“This is not a sipdown. I realized I wanted something smokey with my dinner. It just seemed like it would add a nice dimension to the meal. Plus, I have this amazing box of teas from my swap with...” Read full tasting note
INFORMATION
Origine: Wu Yi Shan, Fu Jian province
Harvesting area: Xing Cun
Harvesting: ~600 meters above sea level
Plantation altitude: Spring 2012
Tea varietal: Xiao Zhong
TASTING
Eye: Deep red hue
Nose: Smoky, fruity
Mouth: Good tea taste, sweet, nice level smokiness, dry red fruit
SUGGESTIONS
Yixing pairing: Well raised Xiao Hong Ni
Water temperature: 100c
Storage: Drink now and over the next 20 years
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Traditionally knowned as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong red tea, this high end Lapsang Souchong hails from the original birthplace of this red tea type. It was processed using the traditional smoking method which gives the tea its typical smoky flavor.
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