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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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MaltyCaramelHerbal
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This distinctive black tea offers a comforting malty foundation, characteristic of fine Chinese reds, beautifully complemented by rich notes of browning sugar and crème caramel. A refreshing undercurrent of mint and hay provides a bright, herbaceous lift, resulting in a balanced and evolving cup that reveals deeper buttery sweetness with careful steeping.
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About This Tea
What does Da Ye Hong Cha taste like?
This distinctive black tea offers a comforting malty foundation, characteristic of fine Chinese reds, beautifully complemented by rich notes of browning sugar and crème caramel. A refreshing undercurr. It leans malty, caramel and herbal.
How should I brew Da Ye Hong Cha?
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 Da Ye Hong Cha come from?
Grown in Guangdong, China from the Da Ye Zhong cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2023 harvest.
How much does Da Ye Hong Cha cost?
Starts at $12.70 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.64/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.84 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
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