Smoked Red Tea
1 ounce
$18.00
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Smoked Red Tea
Smoked Red or Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong comes from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province - a cradle of tea tradition where red tea was first created. Unique among red teas, its leaves are smoke-dried over pine wood fires - a quality famously admired by Winston Churchill.
Profile
Aroma: smoky, dried longan, cedar
Flavor: smoky pine resin, campfire wood, dried fruits
Details
Type: Red tea
Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
Harvest: 2025
Roast: Heavy
Brewing Recommendations
Western Style: 5 g per 300 ml | 205°F | 1:45 min
Gongfu Style: 1 g per 30 ml | 205°F | start with 15 sec, add 5-10 sec each steep
$18.00
The Hidden Chemistry of Tea
Tea is more than just a drink, it’s a world of flavor and aroma in a single cup. Its magic comes from the unique chemistry of the leaves, shaped by the plant’s origins and growing. How the leaves are treated and brewed can completely transform what ends up in your cup. Every sip hints at a story of nature and craft, waiting to be discovered.
