This distinctive and sophisticated tea is cultivated on a tiny parcel of land, simply 3⁄4 ‘s of a hectare. Nestled deep inside the mountain the place a distinct segment biodiversity thrives to provide a gorgeous honeyed fragranced tea. With such a small quantity of tea produced, Sixty Stone Mountain presents a distinguished layer to the Saicho assortment and will probably be priced at £60.00 per 750ml bottle and accessible from 7 October.
Saicho’s dedication to excellence is mirrored in its assist for small tea growers, preserving the wealthy variety and custom of tea cultivation worldwide. This unique tea was harvested by hand in July 2023 earlier than being expertly remodeled beneath the steerage of Tea Grasp Junjie Lin. The leaves underwent a cautious course of to change into black tea with round 90% oxidation. Over a number of months, the tea was re-roasted, enhancing and preserving its wealthy aroma and complicated flavour profile. This course of, together with the pure transformation facilitated by the small inexperienced leafhoppers, endows the glowing tea with a singular honey-like essence.
Served chilled in a champagne flute, Saicho’s Sixty Stone Mountain invitations a sensory exploration, much like Saicho’s present vary of “Champagne-like” teas. Its wealthy aroma of darkish honey, mango, apricot, and lemon unfolds on the palate with layers of ripe pear, grilled pineapple, cedarwood, and a touch of smoke. This versatile tea enhances a wide range of dishes, from sturdy flavours of miso black cod, and glazed pork to the fragile sweetness of crème brûlée.
“At Saicho, we’re on a perpetual quest to uncover and honour the artistry of tea manufacturing and convey the premium features of this to folks’s consideration. We’re excited to share Sixty Stone Mountain, a uncommon discover that embodies the essence of Taiwan’s lush tea-growing areas,” mentioned Charlie Winkworth-Smith, co-founder of Saicho, “This glowing tea is a tribute to the meticulous cultivation practices and the distinctive terroir of Fuli, Hualien, which produces tea of unparalleled character and high quality. Our dedication to sourcing single-origin teas ensures every sip tells the distinctive story of its birthplace.”
Nestled on Sixty Stone Mountain in Hualien County, Taiwan, this distinctive plot of land, overlaying simply two-thirds of a hectare and located at an altitude of 945 metres thrives with the moisture introduced by the Pacific Ocean’s Kuroshio present. The tea’s distinct traits are a results of the meticulously maintained ecological variety of the tea backyard, the place tiny leafhoppers flourish. These tea jassids play a pivotal function in imparting a honey-like perfume, a signature trait of this distinctive high-mountain tea.
The packaging of this uncommon glowing tea is as extraordinary as its contents, that includes the majestic Mikado pheasant, a logo of Taiwan’s pure magnificence and cultural significance. The design pays homage to the mountainous forests the place the tea leaves are cultivated, with the Mikado pheasant’s vibrant plumage and placing options embodying the exclusivity and luxurious of Saicho’s Uncommon Tea Assortment.
“We consider that tea is to be revered and celebrated as a cornerstone of tradition and custom,” provides Natalie Winkworth-Smith, co-founder of Saicho. “With the ‘Sixty Stone Mountain’ glowing tea we invite connoisseurs to embark on a sensory journey by Taiwan’s wealthy tea tradition, introduced in a type that embodies the essence of luxurious and refinement.”
Sixty Stone Mountain by Saicho is the epitome of refined indulgence, reserved for these moments that need to be cherished and remembered. Whether or not it’s celebrating a major milestone, internet hosting an intimate gathering, or just looking for to raise your private ritual, this distinctive glowing tea guarantees to create dialog and
