Red Tea
Chan Cha 禪茶
Sweet, umami, floral, ultra clean
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Vintages:
Mei Zhan, Early Spring 2021: Tender fruits, elegant, umami
*comes in an off white packet. Please note, that the 2021 and 2020 Mei Zhan Chan Cha packets look the same.
Mao Xie, Early Spring 2021: Deep and bright red, slightly savory with a buttery texture
*comes in a red packet
Huang Dan, Early Spring 2021: Notes of sweet yolks and candied corn with a full body
*comes in a blue packet
Mei Zhan, Early Spring 2020: Mildly sweet and umami with notes of orchard and plum
*comes in an off white packet. Please note, that the 2021 and 2020 Mei Zhan Chan Cha packets look the same.
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Terroir and Origin
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Origin
Jiu Lian Shan, Xi Tian Wei, Pu Tian, Fu Jian Province, China (~200-500m elevation)
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History and Significance
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Category
Category: Red Tea
Sub-Category: Min Bei Hong Cha
Cultivar: For 2021, we have Mei Zhan, Mao Xie, and Huang Dan cultivars. For 2020 we have Mei Zhan cultivar.
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Processing
Tasting Notes and Brewing Methods
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Tasting Notes
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Brewing Instructions
Please see above for the category specific brewing specs for Gong Fu brewing. For brewing in a teapot, mug, or single cup visit this article here.
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Learn How To Gong Fu Brew
This foundational course is a great resource to help you understand the methods and motions of Gong Fu Brewing.