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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Guangdong, China
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Tasting Notes
AromaticSweetFloral
Vendor Notes
This unique black tea, crafted from the Milan (honey orchid) varietal, offers an intense aromatic experience. It boasts long-lingering fragrances and a delightful sweetness that will appeal to both oolong and black tea enthusiasts, presenting a profile that beautifully bridges the characteristics of both tea types.
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About This Tea
What does Milan Red taste like?
This black from Guangdong, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This unique black tea, crafted from the Milan (honey orchid) varietal, offers an intense aromatic experience. It boasts long-lingering fragrances and a delightful sweetness that will appeal to both oo. It sits in the "Aromatic" and "Sweet" and "Floral" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans aromatic and sweet and floral.
How should I brew Milan Red?
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 Milan Red come from?
This black is grown in Guangdong, China and is made from the Milan cultivar.