Bug Bitten Black Tea (Summer 2024)

We are so excited to introduce Bug Bitten Black Tea from Pinglin District of New Taipei City to you here at Aimee Sher Makes. This is a less common tea that those of us who are from Taiwan get really excited about! 

Crafted from a blend of three prized oolong cultivars—tieguanyin, jinxuan, and qingxin—only leaves bitten by tea jassids are selected for this unique brew. Harvested once a year in summer, this exceptional tea exudes rich honey and bright fruit notes that are nothing short of enchanting.

Due to the limited yield of bug-bitten leaves from a single cultivar, our skilled farmer expertly blends the three, creating a truly unique tea experience.

In order to to fully appreciate its depth of flavor and because the tieguanyin cultivar is included, you need to brew it hot at 212℉ to unlock its flavors and let the leaves unfurl. Prefer a more aromatic cup? Use fewer leaves. Craving a bold, hearty broth? Add more leaves. Incredibly, this black tea can be steeped 6+ times.