JIU QU HONG MEI
RED PLUM FROM NINE BEND RIVER
RED (BLACK) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Linshan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Red tea of the highest mastery, also known as Longjing Hong Cha because it's made from the same cultivar as famous green tea. Exquisite gentle tea with a special aroma and rich taste. MORE
AROMA
Floral, Bakery
TASTE
Honey, Fruits
CULTIVAR: Longjing #43
HARVEST: Spring, 2021
RED (BLACK) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Linshan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Red tea of the highest mastery, also known as Longjing Hong Cha because it's made from the same cultivar as famous green tea. Exquisite gentle tea with a special aroma and rich taste. MORE
AROMA
Floral, Bakery
TASTE
Honey, Fruits
CULTIVAR: Longjing #43
HARVEST: Spring, 2021
According to studies, red/black teas can absorb heavy metals and toxins, as well as break them down. Medical experiments show that red tea alkaloids excite the central nervous system, increase concentration, and improve mental abilities, which strengthens memory. Alkaloids also stimulate the cardiovascular system and increase heartbeat, thereby accelerating blood circulation. It has a revitalising effect and helps in digestion processes.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 95-95 °C
Amount: 5-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 5
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 95-99 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 2
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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 in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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RED PLUM FROM NINE BEND RIVER
ORIGIN
Exquisite red tea from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China with 150+ years of history. Earned a lot of awards and good responses from the world tea society but remained quite a local and rare tea. This tea is a great representative of Gongfu Hong Cha "Highest Mastery Red Teas" and is quite different from common ones due to the more careful and handmade process. Produced from the highest quality tea leaves, harvested in spring, and made using local cultivars, this tea has a special aroma and taste.
ORGANOLEPTICS
These beautiful hand-rolled tea leaves have a very gentle sweet honey aroma. Dry tea leaves have sweet floral and honey notes. After keeping tea leaves in a warmed teapot aroma develops into bakery notes with vanilla, cinnamon, and creme nuances. The taste is rich and gentle with notes of dried fruits and honey. Soft and silky texture with long-lasting aftertaste. Infusion is quite aromatic and the empty bowl has a pleasant sugary, orchid aroma. For those red tea lovers, this is quite a 'must try' tea.
GASTRONOMY
This tea will go well with light desserts based on puff pastry, custard, creme, and fruits. Perfect choice for evening tea sessions with your loved ones.
Exquisite red tea from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang province, China with 150+ years of history. Earned a lot of awards and good responses from the world tea society but remained quite a local and rare tea. This tea is a great representative of Gongfu Hong Cha "Highest Mastery Red Teas" and is quite different from common ones due to the more careful and handmade process. Produced from the highest quality tea leaves, harvested in spring, and made using local cultivars, this tea has a special aroma and taste.
ORGANOLEPTICS
These beautiful hand-rolled tea leaves have a very gentle sweet honey aroma. Dry tea leaves have sweet floral and honey notes. After keeping tea leaves in a warmed teapot aroma develops into bakery notes with vanilla, cinnamon, and creme nuances. The taste is rich and gentle with notes of dried fruits and honey. Soft and silky texture with long-lasting aftertaste. Infusion is quite aromatic and the empty bowl has a pleasant sugary, orchid aroma. For those red tea lovers, this is quite a 'must try' tea.
GASTRONOMY
This tea will go well with light desserts based on puff pastry, custard, creme, and fruits. Perfect choice for evening tea sessions with your loved ones.
CHINA CLASSICS
Try one of the best Chinese classics from AN SHIM TEA COLLECTION