HOT ! \"Ruby Empress\" Bug-Bitten Red

Ruby Empress comes from feral trees in Pinklin, Taiwan.  It is an aged red tea that grew in a biodiverse ecosystem in a mountainous landscape.  The trees were allowed to naturally spread throughout the area and self-propagated by natural means.  Katydids nibble the leaves freely and the trees respond with a sweet tasting, natural pesticide to protect itself.  This is the same response that gives Eastern Beauty its unique flavor and fragrance.  

Due to Ruby Empress\'s thirteen year aging process, the bug-bitten leaves create a sweet, malty, floral flavor and brews up to 8-10 times. 

This tea is not only delicious as a hot tea, but also as a cold brew.  Add 4g of Ruby Empress to a strainer pitcher with 450ml of cold water and refrigerate overnight.  In lieu of a strainer pitcher, add the leaves to a tea sachet and put into a regular pitcher before refrigerating.  See Brewing Recommendations for more details.