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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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SmokyWoodyFruity
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This Smoked Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong offers a sophisticated smoky profile reminiscent of an old barn or a lingering bonfire, without any harshness. Notes of aged wood and charcoal gently intertwine with a creamy texture, while subtle red fruit and malt undertones provide depth, culminating in a balanced and inviting experience.
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About This Tea
What does Smoked Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong taste like?
This Smoked Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong offers a sophisticated smoky profile reminiscent of an old barn or a lingering bonfire, without any harshness. Notes of aged wood and charcoal gently intertwine with . It leans smoky, woody and fruity.
How should I brew Smoked Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong?
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 Smoked Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Qi Zhong cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does Smoked Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong cost?
Starts at $5.99 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.67/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.02 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
$5.99$0.67/g