ABOUT RED (BLACK) TEA
"In the dark leaf, fire’s warmth glows deep. A rich river of flavor, bold and steady. Red tea carries the sun’s fading light - strength in calmness, power in softness. It teaches grounding, the steady heart, and the balance of passion and peace. Drink not to rush the flame, but to feel its steady glow, where energy and serenity embrace as one."
Red tea, known as black tea outside of China, is a fully oxidized tea variety prized for its robust flavor, rich aroma, and dark reddish-brown infusion. It is prominent in Chinese tea culture and global markets, recognized for its full-bodied taste and numerous health benefits. Red tea originated mainly in southeastern provinces like Fujian and Yunnan during the 17th century, in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. These regions offer ideal climates and soil conditions that favor tea cultivation and processing. Historically, Chinese tea culture centered on green and lightly fermented teas. Black tea appeared later, as tea makers experimented with new processing methods and met changing market demands.
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Red tea, known as black tea outside of China, is a fully oxidized tea variety prized for its robust flavor, rich aroma, and dark reddish-brown infusion. It is prominent in Chinese tea culture and global markets, recognized for its full-bodied taste and numerous health benefits. Red tea originated mainly in southeastern provinces like Fujian and Yunnan during the 17th century, in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. These regions offer ideal climates and soil conditions that favor tea cultivation and processing. Historically, Chinese tea culture centered on green and lightly fermented teas. Black tea appeared later, as tea makers experimented with new processing methods and met changing market demands.
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AN SHIM 'BLENDS' TEA
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