
Dong Yan Hong Cha - Our "Formosa Fancy" for this year comes from the high mountains of Dong Yan in the north of Nantou county, Taiwan.
The leaf is large and wild looking dry, with hints of golden tips.
Gentle in taste, with reminders of the Qing Xin oolong type cultivar from which it is made, it hints of citrus and cinnamon, with a soft sweetness light honey or malt and a touch of dried plum sourness.
Altitude- approx 1800m
Location- DongYan Shan, Renái region, Nantou county , Taiwan
Harvested- Sept.
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com