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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Hunan, China
Harvest
Spring 2011
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This aged Hei Cha Zhuan brick hails from the wild tea trees of Hunan's Yun Tai Mountains, specifically in An Hua County. As a traditional style of Hei Cha, it offers a robust and deep character, with earthy undertones and a distinct minerality, characteristic of its high-altitude, wild origins. Expect a smooth, complex liquor that reflects its years of careful aging.
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About This Tea
What does 2011 Gao Jia Shan "Hei Cha Zhuan" Wild Tea of Hunan taste like?
This aged Hei Cha Zhuan brick hails from the wild tea trees of Hunan's Yun Tai Mountains, specifically in An Hua County. As a traditional style of Hei Cha, it offers a robust and deep character, with . It leans earthy, woody and mineral.
How should I brew 2011 Gao Jia Shan "Hei Cha Zhuan" Wild Tea of Hunan?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does 2011 Gao Jia Shan "Hei Cha Zhuan" Wild Tea of Hunan come from?
Grown in Hunan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2011 harvest.
How much does 2011 Gao Jia Shan "Hei Cha Zhuan" Wild Tea of Hunan cost?
Starts at $8.00 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.06/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.36 per session. Compare dark prices across vendors on Teadar.
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