«Xiao Zhong Red Tea» is a famous, often smoked, red tea from Fujian Province. Harvest: spring of 2018.
In appearance: a tea brick (100 grams, 12 segments) of pressed tea leaves. The fragrance is sweet, fruity with a biscuity accent. The liquor is transparent with reddish-chestnut hue.
In pressed tea, there may be a deviation from the declared weight in the greater or lesser direction within 5-10%, due to different humidity in Russia and China, as well as natural shrinkage during transportation and storage.
The bouquet of the brewed tea is warm, woody, with confectionery, fruity and autumn leaf nuances. The fragrance is warm, fruity-herbaceous. The taste is full-bodied, sweetish, with a poignant woody tartness and citrusy sourness, turning into a refreshing slightly berry-like aftertaste.
«Xiao Zhong Red Tea» is a famous, often smoked, red tea from Fujian Province. Harvest: spring of 2018.
In appearance: a tea brick (100 grams, 12 segments) of pressed tea leaves. The fragrance is sweet, fruity with a biscuity accent. The liquor is transparent with reddish-chestnut hue.
The bouquet of the brewed tea is warm, woody, with confectionery, fruity and autumn leaf nuances. The fragrance is warm, fruity-herbaceous. The taste is full-bodied, sweetish, with a poignant woody tartness and citrusy sourness, turning into a refreshing slightly berry-like aftertaste.
Brew the tea with hot near-boiling water (98-100°C) in a teapot or thermos. The small fraction will require a fine strainer. The recommended proportion is 8 g (1 segment) per 200 ml. After a flash-rinse first steep the tea for 1-2 minutes. After this you can steep it 2-3 more times. Perfect for brewing in a thermos.
«Xiao Zhong Red Tea» is a great choice in field conditions. Combines well with herbals, field flowers, dried berries, honey, milk, etc. The effect is warming, moderately energising.
