Heavily oxidized at 90 percent, this hong cha ("red" tea in China) is categorized as a black tea. Made from a Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) cultivar in Guangdong, the result is a deep, honey-like flavor. Notes of crème brûlée and brown sugar may come to mind as you continue to sip.
Details
- Origin: Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang
- Artisan: Song Lin
- Season: Fall / October 2024
- Serving size: 4 g per cup; 6-8 g for standard teapot
- Recommended vessel: gaiwan or miniature teapot
Ingredient(s): black tea
Caffeine level: high
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What is a reserve tea? Reserve teas are teas that offer in limited quantities due to the availability of the tea itself.