🍵 阿品伯的茶行聊天室 Episode 31-台茶18號紅茶

🍵 阿品伯的茶行聊天室 🍵 A-Pin Bo’s Tea House Chatroom 第三十一集｜台茶18號紅茶（TTES #18 Black Tea） Episode 31｜TTES #18 Black Tea 嘿大家～今天要介紹一款台灣特色紅茶：台茶18號紅茶，又稱「紅韻紅茶」。 Hey everyone—today we’re introducing a unique Taiwanese black tea: TTES #18 Black Tea, also known as “Ruby Red Tea.” 台茶18號是由台灣茶葉改良組培的品種，生長於中高海拔茶區，茶葉色澤墨綠，茶湯呈紅寶石色，香氣甜潤帶果香，口感圓潤甘醇，非常適合日常飲用。 TTES #18 is a cultivar developed in Taiwan, grown in mid-to-high altitude tea regions. The leaves are dark green, producing ruby-red liquor with sweet, fruity aroma and a smooth, mellow taste—perfect for daily consumption. --- 🌿 為什麼叫台茶18號紅茶？ 🌿 Why Is It Called “TTES #18 Black Tea”? 「台茶18號」是茶葉品種編號，而紅茶則是加工方式，故得名「台茶18號紅茶」。 “TTES #18” is the cultivar number, and “black tea” is the processing style, hence the name TTES #18 Black Tea. 茶香甜潤、帶果香，適合單獨品飲，也可加入下午茶或甜點搭配。 The tea has a sweet, fruity aroma, suitable for drinking alone or paired with afternoon tea or desserts. --- 🌿 台茶18號紅茶怎麼做？ 🌿 How TTES #18 Black Tea Is Made 1️⃣ 採摘茶葉，通常選一芽二葉或一芽三葉。 1️⃣ Pick the leaves, usually one bud with two or three leaves. 2️⃣ 經過發酵、揉捻、乾燥製成紅茶。 2️⃣ Process through fermentation, rolling, and drying to make black tea. 3️⃣ 冲泡即可享用，也可加入牛奶或糖調味。 3️⃣ Brew and enjoy, or add milk/sugar to taste. --- 🌿 怎麼沖泡？ 🌿 How to Brew 茶葉量 Tea Amount 👉 約 3 克（1 茶匙） 👉 About 3 grams (1 teaspoon) 水量 Water Amount 👉 約 150 毫升 👉 About 150 ml 浸泡時間 Steeping Time 👉 90–95°C 熱水沖泡 3–5 分鐘 👉 Brew with 90–95°C hot water for 3–5 minutes 茶湯呈紅寶石色，香氣甜潤帶果香，口感圓潤甘醇。 The tea develops a ruby-red color with sweet, fruity aroma, smooth and mellow taste. --- ☕ 喝起來的感覺 ☕ Taste Profile 茶湯紅寶石色 Ruby-red color 香氣甜潤、帶果香 Sweet and fruity aroma 口感圓潤、甘醇 Smooth and mellow taste 適合單獨品飲或搭配甜點 Perfect alone or with desserts --- 🌱 傳統觀點的效果 🌱 Traditional Benefits 提神醒腦 Refreshing and invigorating 促進消化 Supports digestion 舒緩壓力 Helps relieve stress 台茶18號紅茶因香氣甜潤，特別適合作為午後茶或日常飲品。 TTES #18 Black Tea, with its sweet aroma, is especially suitable for afternoon tea or daily consumption. --- 🧬 西方醫學怎麼看？ 🧬 Western Medical Perspective 紅茶含茶多酚與抗氧化物質，有助健康： Black tea contains polyphenols and antioxidants, potentially supporting health: ✔ 提神醒腦 ✔ Enhances alertness ✔ 抗氧化，保護細胞 ✔ Antioxidant effects, protecting cells ✔ 幫助消化 ✔ Supports digestion 咖啡因含量中等，適合日常飲用，但敏感者建議少量飲用。 Moderate caffeine content—suitable for daily drinking, but sensitive individuals should consume in moderation. --- 🎙 阿品伯的小提醒 🎙 A-Pin Bo’s Reminder ✔ 沖泡時間過久會增加澀味 ✔ Over-brewing can increase astringency ✔ 香氣甜潤，搭配甜點風味最佳 ✔ Sweet aroma pairs best with desserts ✔ 適合茶友日常品飲 ✔ Suitable for daily enjoyment by tea enthusiasts --- 今天的台茶18號紅茶故事就聊到這裡。 That’s today’s TTES #18 Black Tea story. 下次我們可以聊聊—— 台灣紅茶系列總結或其他地方紅茶。 Next time we can talk about the Taiwan Black Tea series summary or other regional black teas. 🍵 你喝過台茶18號紅茶嗎？ 🍵 Have you ever tried TTES #18 Black Tea?