Tea: Red Jade Tea
| Brand: | Eco-Cha |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Nantou, Taiwan |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Red Jade Tea |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 41 of Black Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 8 of Eco-Cha
✓ 14 from Nantou, Taiwan
✓ 32 from Taiwan / Formosa
Review of Red Jade Tea
April 20th, 2014
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 9 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 90 of 100 |
| Superb | Excellent | Good Value |
The aroma of the curly long leaves is nothing short of complex, blending rich cocoa, roasted peanuts, cloves, a bit of barley, and a woody quality. The aroma is more savory than sweet, in fact it is all savory instead of sweet, with a strong and heavy presence. This is a tea that will be noticed!
With the first sip I am immediately struck by the complexity. At first there is a smooth woody and roasted nut quality with a hint of cloves. This fades to a mint and licorice midtaste that has a cooling sensation, not like actually eating or drinking mint, but the way your mouth is cooled when you switch from breathing through your nose to a deep breath through your mouth. I found it to be an incredibly refreshing sensation. The arftertaste is a tiny bit sweet and a bit like sassafras.
