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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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This unique red tea from Tongmu unfurls with enchanting aromas of buttered pastry and fresh moss. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of floral notes, hinting at orchid and honey-peach, alongside a distinct minerality characteristic of the Tongmu terroir. The afterbreath reveals a delightful, lingering sweetness.
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About This Tea
What does Tongmu Orchid Grotto taste like?
This unique red tea from Tongmu unfurls with enchanting aromas of buttered pastry and fresh moss. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of floral notes, hinting at orchid and honey-peach, al. It leans floral, mineral and sweet.
How should I brew Tongmu Orchid Grotto?
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 Tongmu Orchid Grotto come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Jinmudan cultivar. This batch is from the Spring harvest.
How much does Tongmu Orchid Grotto cost?
Starts at $16.50 from Rivers and Lakes, or about $0.45/g. A 30g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.70 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
$16.50$0.45/g