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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Spring 2017
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Tasting Notes
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Vendor Notes
This pressed black tea offers a remarkably smooth and rich experience. Its very thick body envelops the palate, accompanied by a soft, inherently natural fragrance that lingers pleasantly. It's a comforting and robust brew, delightful both in its youth and with potential for graceful aging.
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About This Tea
What does 2017 Natural Redhead taste like?
This black from Yunnan, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This pressed black tea offers a remarkably smooth and rich experience. Its very thick body envelops the palate, accompanied by a soft, inherently natural fragrance that lingers pleasantly. It's a comf. It sits in the "Smooth" and "Thick" and "Natural" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans smooth and thick and natural.
How should I brew 2017 Natural Redhead?
Aim for water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). Western style: steep for 3–5 minutes in a mug or teapot. Gongfu style: use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s infusions for multiple short steeps — this way you can taste how the flavor evolves. Most black teas can handle a full rolling boil, so don't overthink the water temperature.
Where does 2017 Natural Redhead come from?
This black is grown in Yunnan, China. This particular batch comes from the Spring 2017 harvest.