Hong Cha is a Black tea from Ali Shan, Taiwan. It has a heated leaf aroma of honey and flowers with sweet baked notes. The flavour consists of spicy honey and floral notes with a long-lasting viscous aftertaste.
The aroma and flavour snuggle you up, helping to feel safe and relaxed. Soothes and warms up, helps to organize thoughts. Perfect in the morning or during a long work session.
Recommended brewing temperature is 85-90°С (185-194°F). Ali Shan Hong Cha is best prepared in porcelain or clay teaware. Tea-to-water ratio is 5 g. (0.18 oz) per 100 ml. (3.5 oz) of water. It can handle up to 10 steeps. This Black tea can be brewed during any time of the day: morning, afternoon or evening.
ratio per 100 ml.: | 5 g. |
Temperature: | 85-95 ℃ |
Teaware: | Porcelain, clay |