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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Phongsaly, Laos
Harvest
Autumn 2021
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Initial aromas of rich cocoa, earthy tobacco, and warm leather introduce this unique Laos black tea. On the palate, a surprisingly light and sweet mouthfeel reveals layers of licorice and subtle spices, leading to a pleasant astringency. As the tea evolves, sweet notes of roasted yam, malted barley, and berry skin emerge, reminiscent of a fine Qimen.
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About This Tea
What does 2021 Laos Red taste like?
Initial aromas of rich cocoa, earthy tobacco, and warm leather introduce this unique Laos black tea. On the palate, a surprisingly light and sweet mouthfeel reveals layers of licorice and subtle spice. It leans earthy, sweet and spicy.
How should I brew 2021 Laos Red?
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 2021 Laos Red come from?
Grown in Phongsaly, Laos. This batch is from the Autumn 2021 harvest.
How much does 2021 Laos Red cost?
Starts at $7.50 from One River Tea, or about $0.28/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 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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