Hua Xiang Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong

A Black Tea from

Rating

85 / 100

Calculated from 7 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Black Tea
Flavors
Brown Sugar, Graham Cracker, Malt, Maple Syrup, Orange, Pear, Sour, Sweet, Walnut, Cocoa, Mineral, Toasted, Bread, Grain, Molasses, Oats, Raisins, Cream, Hazelnut, Vanilla
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Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 4 oz / 122 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Use 5 g of tea
Steep for 0 min, 15 sec
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7 Tasting Notes View all

“Got 50 g of this just in from Verdant and I definitely like it! Most complex and unusual ZSXZ I’ve had. Very smooth and very sweet, with only a touch of bitterness in the aftertaste and minimal...” Read full tasting note
“This tea in general leaves my mouth feeling pretty dry, I can’t decide if this is a good thing or not. The aftertaste is quite sweet and pleasant.” Read full tasting note
“Hands-down one of the best straight black teas I’ve ever tried! Mad props to mtchyg for sending this along! It tastes, to me, like a really crusty dark multi-grain bread. The kind you tear apart...” Read full tasting note
“Oh man this is a good black tea. The scent alone is enough to get me. The wet leaf, upon my first few sniffs, reminded me of a raisin oatmeal with some molasses drizzled on top. If you are a hater...” Read full tasting note

Description

This wonderful harvest is made from tiny, delicate leaves and buds. While normally larger leaves are used for Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, this naturally floral (hua xiang) mixture yields a beautiful deep bourbon-red brew and a fruity floral aroma that holds nothing back.

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