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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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FruitySweetSmooth
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This purple-leaf Zijuan black tea from Mang Zhong village in Yunnan offers a distinctly fruity aroma, differentiating it from traditional Dianhong. It presents a smooth, sweet profile with minimal bitterness, making it an effortlessly enjoyable cup. The unique characteristics of the Zijuan cultivar truly shine through in its delightful fragrance.
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About This Tea
What does Spring 2018 Purple Black Tea taste like?
This purple-leaf Zijuan black tea from Mang Zhong village in Yunnan offers a distinctly fruity aroma, differentiating it from traditional Dianhong. It presents a smooth, sweet profile with minimal bit. It leans fruity, sweet and smooth.
How should I brew Spring 2018 Purple Black Tea?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Spring 2018 Purple Black Tea come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Zijuan (tea) cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2018 harvest.
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