The Song Hong Black Tea Competition is held in our very own Mingjian Township and has grown considerably in the last few years. This is a clear sign that black tea making is no longer a fringe activity in our tea making community, or even in Taiwan in general. The quality of what is proposed today has also vastly improved. This competition is not reserved to one cultivar in particular. This is why some participants, like it is the case of this entry made by one of good friend and collaborator to TTC's offerings, is a mixed-leaf tea. A mixed leaf differs from a blend in the fact that it identifies a tea made from blended fresh leaves that have undergone the same tea making process as opposed to “blended” together as a finished product. The mix in question is comprised of high mountain Qing Xin leaves sourced from Shanlinxi and Jin Xuan leaves sourced sourced from his own tea garden. Both together propose an expansive spectrum of both lively stone fruit notes (peach, cherry) with hints of candied violets, fresh vanilla and wintergreen freshness. The body is supple and suave but what surprises is the most pleasant long aftertaste that simply lures you to not stop drinking it! We are extremely proud and privileged to be able to showcase the pioneering work of our friend with this prize winning competition tea and put a deserved spotlight on him while these very limited sealed and numbered boxes are available at very affordable prices. Purchasers of the Box Set of two 150 g tins will receive a Gift Bag as well.