Sunbather Red

Sun Moon Lake Hong Yu

• Type: Black Tea
• Harvest: Spring 2023
• Cultivar: Hong Yu (TRES #18)
• Elevation: 900m
• Location: Sun Moon Lake, Nantou County, Taiwan

Tasting Notes

• Dry Leaf: Long Rolls. Rose Water, Berries.
• Wet Leaf: Plum, Cotton Candy Sugar. 
• Liquor: Reddish Orange.
• Taste: Strawberry Preserves, Eucalyptus.

Innovation and Wildness

Discover the unique taste of Hong Yu, a cultivar developed by the Tea Research and Extension Station. This agency, responsible for much of the exceptional teas coming out of Taiwan today, has continuously developed new tea cultivars to drive the industry forward. Hong Yu, the 18th cultivar they have released, is a hybrid of Indian varieties and local wild mountain plants indigenous to Taiwan.

This cultivar boasts a refreshing fruity flavor that sets it apart from any other tea available on the market. Its taste is brisk and smooth, with a surprising sweetness and a fruity finish. It is a perfect tea to drink throughout the day as a cold brew — or as the steaming-hot first infusion of the morning.

Terroir

Sunbather Red is grown in the placid tea-growing region around Sun Moon Lake. Known for its unique terroir of yellow and red soils, ample rain, clean air, and pristine water, this region produces some of the world's most interesting black teas. The Hong Yu #18 cultivar thrives in this environment, resulting in a rich and flavorful black tea that is unparalleled in taste and aroma. Discover why it's a favorite among tea connoisseurs worldwide.