HUBEI HEI CHA
DARK TEA from HUBEI
DARK (HEI CHA) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Chang Sheng Chan, Yichang, Hubei, China
A rare hei cha from one of the oldest dark tea manufacturers in China. Thanks to nearly 20 years of aging, this tea has a clear, sweet, and deep taste with wholesome benefits for the human body. MORE
1000 g brick
AROMA
Woody, herbal, baked fruits, berries
TASTE
Woody
HARVEST: Spring, 2004
DARK (HEI CHA) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Chang Sheng Chan, Yichang, Hubei, China
A rare hei cha from one of the oldest dark tea manufacturers in China. Thanks to nearly 20 years of aging, this tea has a clear, sweet, and deep taste with wholesome benefits for the human body. MORE
1000 g brick
AROMA
Woody, herbal, baked fruits, berries
TASTE
Woody
HARVEST: Spring, 2004
Fermented tea also known as Hei Cha has an excellent healing effect, as it contains theaflavins - substances that can resist tumours, and prevent the formation of blood clots and coagulation. Hei Cha improves immunity, inhibits the spread of cancer cells, prevents cardiovascular diseases, and much more. It is believed that this kind of tea prolongs life.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 99 °C
Amount: 3-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 99 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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HUBEI DARK TEA 2004
ORIGIN
This great tea comes from one of the oldest dark tea manufacturers in China, called Chang Sheng Chan, located in the Yichang area, Hubei province. This highly respected factory has existed since 1378 and produces dark tea according to its original recipe. The company has a lot of product patents and awards in both domestic and international fairs. In the production of this particular tea, they use high-quality tea leaves harvested high in the mountains. Tea undergoes a long fermentation process, consisting of 77 refining processes, using mountain spring water. All of this is happening under the guidance of an experienced tea master. The result is a first-class tea, which can be considered one of the most classical dark tea representatives. Being hard-pressed, this tea has huge ageing potential.
ORGANOLEPTIC
Thanks to almost 20 years of ageing, this tea has developed into a semi-aged tea with a pleasant taste and lots of health benefits. The tea leaves have a sweet and woody aroma with notes of baked fruits and forest berries. The taste is clear and deep, with sweet woody notes and a light mineral aftertaste. The texture of the infusion is quite oily, and the colour of the liquor is dark amber. The tea has no bitterness and astringency whatsoever, which is usually present in similar types of tea.
GASTRONOMY
This tea goes well with light savoury dishes such as mushrooms, potato-based combinations, cauliflower, steamed dumplings, seafood, and something that is not heavily seasoned, therefore, leaving some space for the tea to express itself within the landscape of flavours.
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