Global Hongcha

A quintessential black tea offering a comforting and robust malty character. This versatile brew provides a full-bodied experience, perfect for daily enjoyment or as a grounding start to the day. It leans malty, robust and comforting.

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.