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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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This deeply satisfying Dianhong presents a rich tapestry of flavors, featuring prominent notes of dark chocolate and sweet honeycomb, intertwined with hints of oat biscuit and a subtle fruitiness reminiscent of apple skin and lime flower. The brew delivers a smooth, medium-bodied experience, culminating in a cooling finish that balances its warming character.
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About This Tea
What does Honeycomb Black taste like?
This deeply satisfying Dianhong presents a rich tapestry of flavors, featuring prominent notes of dark chocolate and sweet honeycomb, intertwined with hints of oat biscuit and a subtle fruitiness remi. It leans chocolate, malt and fruity.
How should I brew Honeycomb Black?
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 Honeycomb Black come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Menghai Daye cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Honeycomb Black cost?
Starts at $2.10 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.28/g. A 5g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.68 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
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