【COTE 原茶 Bar】東方美人茶_喫的台灣茶_ICA得獎作品

來自桃竹苗地區的職人茶作、經典工藝製成的東方美人茶葉。不同於仰賴高山氣候的茶種，美人茶的關鍵，在於自然生態的共生——由小綠葉蟬叮咬茶芽所催生的天然蜜香與果韻，不施農藥，只等待那群挑剔的小綠葉蟬親臨茶園，輕啄茶芽。葉緣轉紅、葉質細弱，卻因此富含自然發酵條件，讓這片看似幼弱的葉，轉化為花果交融的天然茶香，是其最迷人的靈魂。

當製成喫風味吧入口時，在舌尖融化溫潤展開，輕輕交融茶香，宛如蜂蜜與熟果的芳香緩緩釋出；緊接而來是帶有微微單寧的茶韻，層次厚實卻毫不苦澀，甜潤中隱隱有酸，餘韻悠雅，彷彿一位東方佳人，嫣然輕舞於舌尖與心頭。

東方美人的茶名傳奇故事，其實不只一種說法。有說是茶曾進獻英國皇室，葉影浮動如美人起舞而得名；也有來自北埔的說法，茶農姜姓家族因未施農藥，意外採得葉面被小綠葉蟬咬過的茶菁，重度發酵後茶香誘人，茶商高價收購，旁人不信，戲稱此為「膨風茶」。無論傳奇真假，都映照著這款茶葉獨一無二的生命力與香氣記憶。

如今，這股天然蜜香與花果韻味被封存在這一片喫風味吧裡。品嚐之際，不只享受口中的滋味，更像是穿越茶園、時間與文化的感官旅程。
 

Oriental Beauty・A Tea Born of Nature’s Grace.
Crafted by artisans from Taiwan’s Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli regions, this Oriental Beauty tea embodies the elegance of traditional tea craftsmanship. Unlike high-mountain teas that rely on elevation and climate, Oriental Beauty thrives through a symbiotic relationship with nature. Its signature honeyed aroma and fruity notes are born when tiny leafhoppers—Jacobiasca formosana—gently nibble the tender tea buds. No pesticides are used; instead, farmers patiently await these delicate visitors, who trigger a natural fermentation process. The bitten leaves, with their reddish edges and fragile texture, transform into a bouquet of floral and fruity fragrance—an enchanting soul in disguise.

In edible form, this flavor bar melts gently on the tongue, unfurling layers of honey and ripe fruit aromas. As the tea notes deepen, a subtle tannic structure emerges—robust yet never bitter. A touch of natural acidity complements the mellow sweetness, leaving an elegant, lingering finish—graceful and elusive, like a beauty dancing at the edge of memory.

The name Oriental Beauty is wrapped in legend. Some say it was bestowed by the British royal family, charmed by the tea’s floral aroma and the way the curled leaves danced like a lady’s silhouette in the cup. Others trace its origins to Beipu, where a farmer named Jiang once harvested leafhopper-bitten leaves by chance. After heavy fermentation, the resulting tea proved astonishingly fragrant and fetched a high price from a tea merchant. Skeptics called it “Pomfong tea”—a boastful claim, they said. But myth or not, every version speaks to the tea’s rare vitality and unforgettable scent.

Now, that wild honeyed fragrance and fruit-blossom charm are captured in a single edible tea experience. To taste it is not just to savor a flavor, but to journey through time, across tea gardens and traditions—a sensorial voyage through Taiwan’s living tea culture.

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商品名稱：喫東方美人

成分：可可脂、蔗糖、黃豆粉、東方美人茶葉

規格：40克/片

有限期限：1年

保存方式：全程冷藏
25℃以下環境2-3小時不會融化與變質，如遇冰箱請盡速冷藏；如要上飛機運送請放置手提行李中

品嚐建議：冷藏後取出，含在口腔如品茶般細細感受其層次變化

過敏原：黃豆

食品業者登錄字號：A-142851657-00000-6

黑貓宅配：冷藏運送

配送運費：$160元/箱