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Picked: bud + two leaves, in spring. The young leaves are wilted and lightly rolled into a snail shape, then dried.
A fragrant tea with detectable notes of orange peel and dried plums. A light oak aroma gives the tea a shiitake mushroom finish. This is a perfectly balanced black-red tea that will appeal both to lovers of traditional flavours and to those looking for new and more interesting tastes.
It is one of the most popular teas in the Western world, harvested in Anhui Province, China. It was first introduced in the United Kingdom at the end of the 19th century and contributed to the popularisation of black tea. This tea is one of the components of the English Breakfast tea blend and is often drunk in the morning.
Preparation: pour 100 ml of 90 °C water over 1 g of tea; once the leaves have unfurled, wait 2–3 minutes and then enjoy. You can steep it several times, with each infusion revealing a different flavour.
Store in a dark, dry place.
The Chinese Tea Company began its operations when its founder, tea specialist Juyan Webster, started bringing tea from China for friends and acquaintances. Every year, company representatives travel to the tea regions in China. The Chinese Tea Company works directly with tea growers to ensure the finest selection of tea. Hand processing helps to prepare the fragile tea leaves with minimal damage. Exclusive relationships and personal connections with the tea growers guarantee the latest information about each tea harvest and the most effective production techniques.
