Soa Balhyo 2026

There’s an age old saying that the less fragrance in the dry leaves the more that comes out in the steep. This tea certainly brings that saying to life.

The taste and finish are strong even on the first sip. Not pungent or astringent, the pleasant flavors of stone fruit and honey make a most welcome introduction. Coating the tongue, the tea lingers on well after you’ve already cleaned your teaware.

Not too nuanced or complex, this tea is far from boring. The taste is so satisfying that there is no time of day or year that it cannot be enjoyed. Salivating and smooth, your mouth will thank you on those cotton-mouth days.

Similar in taste to a Taiwanese Dongfang Meiren (Oriental Beauty), it holds a slight fermentation profile often found in Chinese yellow teas. This fermentation taste is one found in many balhyocha, even some produced strictly to Chinese black tea processing standards.