Red Tea
Chi Gan 赤甘
Bright and tender with sweetness of yam and dried Chinese bayberry
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Vintages:
Chi Gan - Early Spring 2022: This tea has tannins of rose petals and a woodsy finish, giving it a whole-body multi-sensory dimension.
Xiao Chi Gan - Early Spring 2021: Notes of fresh longan, green dates with high clarity of tender sweetness
Da Chi Gan - Mid Spring 2021: Caramelized tree barks with a touch of green apple skin
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Terroir and Origin
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Origin
Xiao Chi Gan & Da Chi Gan come from: Gua Dun, Tong Mu, Wu Yi Shan, Fu Jian Province, China (~1000-1300m elevation) // Chi Gan 2022 comes from Yang Zhuang, Wu Yi Shan.
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History and Significance
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Category
Category: Red Tea
Sub-Category: Min Bei Hong Cha
Cultivar: 2022 Chi Gan is Jin Mu Dan cultivar, 2021 (Xiao Chi Gan and Da Chi Gan) are heirloom
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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.