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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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Tasting Notes
FruityFunkyBitter-Sweet
Vendor Notes
This unique black tea offers a distinct aromatic profile, shifting between bright fruity notes and intriguing hints of funk. It presents a complex flavor journey with a balanced bitter-sweetness and a substantial body that challenges typical black tea expectations.
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About This Tea
What does 2023 Yesheng Gushu Hongcha taste like?
This black from China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This unique black tea offers a distinct aromatic profile, shifting between bright fruity notes and intriguing hints of funk. It presents a complex flavor journey with a balanced bitter-sweetness and a. It sits in the "Fruity" and "Funky" and "Bitter-Sweet" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans fruity and funky and bitter-sweet.
How should I brew 2023 Yesheng Gushu Hongcha?
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 2023 Yesheng Gushu Hongcha come from?
This black is grown in China and is made from the Gushu cultivar. This particular batch comes from the 2023 harvest.