here × ZHAO ZHAO TEA LOUNGE - Collaboration Tea Bag "En Oolong"

This tea was inspired by the ancient city of Kyoto.

When people think of Kyoto, they often think of its remarkable cuisine, pristine water, rich tea culture, and centuries-old wooden architecture. These historic buildings carry a distinctive, timeworn aroma of aged timber that has become part of the city's identity. Recreating these imagined scents within a Taiwanese tea was both a challenging and deeply meaningful endeavor.

This collaborative tea by ZHAO ZHAO TEA and here Kyoto is crafted from high-mountain Taiwanese oolong grown in Nantou. The tea leaves are gently steamed three times with Kyoto miso and sake, allowing them to gradually absorb their delicate aromas.

The tea is then roasted together with Taiwanese hinoki cypress and sweet marigold, infusing it with elegant woody and herbal notes. Finally, Taiwanese makauy (mountain pepper) is added to bridge these distinctive aromas, creating a harmonious balance between Kyoto's cultural essence and Taiwan's natural terroir.

The result is a tea that brings together the spirit of Kyoto and the craftsmanship of Taiwan in a single cup.

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Net weight: 3g / bag
Best-by date: July 7, 2028
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from high temperatures and humidity.

Brewing guide:
Pour 180g of 100°C water over one tea bag and steep for 3 minutes.
Remove the tea bag and enjoy.
One tea bag can be enjoyed for 2-3 infusions.

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這款茶是以京都這個古老的城市來發想的味道，我們都知道京都有很棒的食物、水源、茶文化，還有很多有歷史的建築物，這些建築物散發出古樸的木頭香氣，把這些想像中的味道融合進台灣茶裡面，是一件困難但是有意義的嘗試。

兆兆茶苑與here Kyoto 所聯名生產的茶，原料來自於台灣南投的高山烏龍茶，並且以京都的味噌、清酒來蒸製，重複三次後，使烏龍茶吸附味噌與清酒的香氣，另外則是使用台灣的檜木與芳香萬壽菊跟茶葉一起烘焙，讓茶葉吸取木質調與草本的味道，最後用上台灣的馬告來連結兩種特色的香氣，使茶葉的風味達到完美的平衡！