2017 Aged 18-Ruby White Tea

The Unique Cultivar of 18-Ruby White Tea: The cultivar used for 18-Ruby White Tea is a distinct tea plant variety known for its remarkable qualities. This cultivar, often referred to as "Hong Xin Bai Hao" (红心白毫) in Chinese, translates to "Red Heart White Pekoe" in English. It's named after the tiny, reddish, heart-shaped leaves that are characteristic of this tea when it undergoes the bug-bitten process. The Origin of 18-Ruby White Tea in Taiwan: The history of 18-Ruby White Tea in Taiwan is intertwined with the story of Oriental Beauty Tea (Bai Hao Oolong). Oriental Beauty Tea is believed to be the precursor to 18-Ruby White Tea and shares a similar bug-bitten production process. Both teas trace their origins back to the late 19th century when tea cultivation was burgeoning in Taiwan. The development of this tea can be attributed to the serendipitous discovery of tea leaves affected by leafhoppers. A forward-thinking tea farmer noticed that certain tea leaves, bitten by these i