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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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FruityNuttyChocolatey
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This unique black tea from Zhangping offers a rich and thick brew, characterized by bold fruity notes. Its intricate charcoal roast imparts an irresistible caramelized sweetness, complemented by nutty undertones and a comforting chocolatey warmth, reminiscent of a luxurious hot cocoa.
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About This Tea
What does Zhangping Red taste like?
This unique black tea from Zhangping offers a rich and thick brew, characterized by bold fruity notes. Its intricate charcoal roast imparts an irresistible caramelized sweetness, complemented by nutty. It leans fruity, nutty and chocolatey.
How should I brew Zhangping 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 Zhangping Red come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Shui Xian cultivar. This batch is from the Spring harvest. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does Zhangping Red cost?
Starts at $12.00 from Rivers and Lakes, or about $0.29/g. A 40g package gets you around 7 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.75 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
$12.00$0.29/g