Tea Master's Sun Moon Lake

Depth and warmth meet in this limited-harvest Sun Moon Lake Black Tea.

Hand-picked from small gardens in Taiwan’s Nantou County, each leaf is carefully rolled and fully oxidized to create a smooth, amber liquor with notes of wood, spice, and gentle sweetness.

Sun Moon Lake is a tea that invites stillness — best enjoyed slowly, as the day settles and the mind unwinds. Every cup is a quiet reflection of its mountain home: steady, grounded, and full of calm energy.

Offered exclusively through our preorder campaign, this tea represents a direct connection between master craftsmanship and your table. Backers help fund this season’s sourcing and packaging run — all orders are submitted to the Tea Master once sales close and shipped immediately to your doorstep.

Sun Moon Lake (日月潭, Rì Yuè Tán) sits in the heart of Taiwan’s Nantou County — a region known for its still waters, gentle fog, and rich red soil that gives its black tea a naturally sweet depth.

The tea grown here traces its lineage to the Assamica variety, brought to Taiwan in the early 20th century and later cultivated into unique local hybrids prized for their smooth, honeyed flavor and reddish liquor. Today, Sun Moon Lake teas are considered the crown jewel of Taiwanese black teas — rich, aromatic, and full of character.

Each batch reflects the quiet beauty of its origin: warm mountain air, fertile earth, and the patient craft of generations who’ve made this region synonymous with quality and care.

•. Leaf ratio: 1 g tea / 50 mL water (≈ 4 g per 6 oz cup)

• Water temp: 90 – 95 °C (194 – 203 °F)
• Rinse: Quick 5 sec to awaken the leaves
• Steep 1: 30 sec  |  Steep 2: 25 sec  |  Steep 3+ : +10 sec each
• Note: Keep early infusions short — longer steeps can bring out a strong intensity that hides the tea’s natural sweetness.
• Gongfu style: Excellent for 5–7 short infusions revealing smooth caramel and warm spice notes
• Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and odors

•. Origin: Nantou County, Taiwan

• Harvest: Spring 2025
• Elevation: 700 – 1,000 m
• Processing: Fully oxidized black tea crafted from native Assamica hybrids
• Available Sizes: 1.7 oz (≈ 50 g) & 8.8 oz (≈ 250 g)
• Presale Note: All orders ship together once order window closes to reach you by or before the end of the month.
• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and odors — best enjoyed within a year for full aroma and sweetness.