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“From an old Sips By box. Hmm… This came out suspiciously weak. I used about 2 tsp of leaf for a 12-ounce mug, which I don’t think is unreasonable? In any case, it works for other black teas. The...” Read full tasting note
“I didn’t love this zhu cha first time I tried it, but this time was much better. I let it steep a few minutes longer and drank it straight. I could smell hay when the water hit the leaf, and then...” Read full tasting note
ZHU CHA BLACK TEA FROM FUJIAN PROVINCE, CHINA. ALSO KNOWN AS “BLACK PEARLS” OR “BLACK GUNPOWDER”, THIS FULL-BODIED BLACK TEA GETS ITS NAME FROM HOW ITS LEAVES ARE HAND-ROLLED.
1.5 TSP | 208° F | 4 MINS
CONTAINS CAFFEINE
A Sips by exclusive brand.
From an old Sips By box.
Hmm…
This came out suspiciously weak. I used about 2 tsp of leaf for a 12-ounce mug, which I don’t think is unreasonable? In any case, it works for other black teas. The sample is from February of last year, but it’s completely sealed and I have other, older Chinese black teas that still taste fine. Highly suspect!
The flavors I can taste are nice, I get sweet honey and hay as well as chewy grains and perhaps a bit of bread. There’s a nice light honeyed aftertaste as well.
I have enough for a second try. Reserving judgment until then.
Flavors: Bread, Grain, Hay, Honey, Sweet
I didn’t love this zhu cha first time I tried it, but this time was much better. I let it steep a few minutes longer and drank it straight. I could smell hay when the water hit the leaf, and then on the sip, I’m getting a slight metallic note, which mellows out into raisin, honey, and the same kind of mineral-y finish that good spring water has in the aftertaste. It’s very smooth and full-bodied. Really enjoyable.
Upping my rating.
Flavors: Hay, Honey, Metallic, Mineral, Raisins
