Category: Green Tea
Light, fragrant and a beautiful shade of jade green, Newby’s Special Formosa is a Taiwanese tea known as Pi Lo Chun in its native climes. With subtle hints of honey, this loose leaf tea is presented in a gem-toned 50g caddy with gold-toned lattice detailing for an elegant finish. The perfect gift for those who enjoy the finer things in life.
Caddy Size: 82 x 82 x 120 mm
Steeped for just a couple minutes and it turned that gorgeous jade green promised in the description, with a soft, grassy-sweet aroma rather than anything sharp. The leaves are delicate and loose, so I used a strainer, but the light honey finish made it worth the little extra effort.
The honey note really comes through in the first steep, and the liquor turns that gorgeous pale jade color the description promises. I've already gone through half the 50g tin in a week because it's so easy to keep brewing pot after pot.
The dry leaves have that classic jade-green color, and once steeped the liquor is so light and fragrant it’s like drinking a spring breeze. The honey hint stays subtle, not cloying, which makes it perfect for a quiet afternoon. I’ve already gone through half the 50g tin in a week.
