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200 days aged. 20+ years expertise. Limited allocation, only 100 lots available.
Discover more about Barrel Aged TEALEAVES.
White tea, jasmine, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tradition meets innovation. The TEALEAVES x RUDD Cabernet French Oak Tea was the result of applying the very best techniques and ingredients from the Old World, New World, and Ancient World, drawing parallels between wine and tea.
Aged in a used French oak barrel gifted to TEALEAVES by the RUDD Oakville Estate, the “memory” of the wine has been translated to the tea, resulting in a wine tea of great complexity and superior palate.
Tradition meets innovation. The TEALEAVES x RUDD Cabernet French Oak Tea was the result of applying the very best techniques and ingredients from the Old World, New World, and Ancient World, drawing parallels between wine and tea.
Aged in a used French oak barrel gifted to TEALEAVES by the RUDD Oakville Estate, the “memory” of the wine has been translated to the tea, resulting in a wine tea of great complexity and superior palate.
Tradition meets innovation. The TEALEAVES x RUDD Cabernet French Oak Tea was the result of applying the very best techniques and ingredients from the Old World, New World, and Ancient World, drawing parallels between wine and tea.
Aged in a used French oak barrel gifted to TEALEAVES by the RUDD Oakville Estate, the “memory” of the wine has been translated to the tea, resulting in a wine tea of great complexity and superior palate.
Light jade celadon,
typical of unfermented camelia sinensis.
Muscatel overtones, jasmine-forward flourish.
Subtle hints of vanilla.
Complex character, balanced.
Slightly astringent (tannic).
Light jade celadon,
typical of unfermented camelia sinensis.
Muscatel overtones, jasmine-forward flourish.
Subtle hints of vanilla.
Complex character, balanced.
Slightly astringent (tannic).
The barrel used to produce the 2010 Rudd Oakville Estate Red offers complex mineral, fruit, wood and vanilla notes, which plays in perfect harmony with the imperial scented jasmine white tea. The tea was aged 200+ days in the French oak barrel at TEALEAVES’ Vancouver Blending Center.
TEALEAVES Master Blenders conducted weekly tastings, modifying the absorption through ambient temperature and relative humidity – to blend this tea with optimal balance and nuance.
Situated in the Napa Valley, Rudd Oakville Estate is driven by a singular mission-to produce the finest wine possible that fully expresses the estate’s singular terroir. A true multi-generational, family-owned estate, Rudd sits on some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated land.
I was really expecting something special from this tea, given the price and my love of wine. It is a fine white tea but not that unusual. There are SO many fantastic Tealeaves brand teas at a much better price.
I was really hesitant to buy such a special tea. I’m glad I did. I save it for special days and it does no disappoint. The aroma is elegant, slightly oaky, and it does not smell like wine which I was expecting. I tried it hot and iced and both turned out pleasing and calming.
Pleasantly surprised by the smoothness of the tea. A hint of smokiness but not overwhelming. An enjoyable experience.