Brewing Guide
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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Fujian, China
Cultivar
Qilan↳ Qi Lan
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Tasting Notes
SweetSpicyAromatic
Vendor Notes
This intriguing black tea from Fujian offers a unique profile with its oolong varietal base, presenting delightful hybrid characteristics. Expect a wonderfully aromatic cup, brimming with natural sweetness and a subtle, captivating spice. It's a quirky yet approachable daily brew that will surely charm a wide array of tea enthusiasts.
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About This Tea
What does Red Red Robe taste like?
This black from Fujian, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This intriguing black tea from Fujian offers a unique profile with its oolong varietal base, presenting delightful hybrid characteristics. Expect a wonderfully aromatic cup, brimming with natural swee. It sits in the "Sweet" and "Spicy" and "Aromatic" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans sweet and spicy and aromatic.
How should I brew Red Red Robe?
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 Red Red Robe come from?
This black is grown in Fujian, China and is made from the Qi Lan cultivar.