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The Red Queen

The Red Queen

Regular price $17.50 USD
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All the ways about here belong to you, so give yourself free reign with this most luxurious of teas.

This decadent hong cha (red tea in Chinese, which is called black tea in English), is fit for the royal court. It is also known as  'gui fei hong' or Imperial Red, in Sichuan, its origin. Indulge in cacao notes and a smooth, silky finish - treat yourself like a Queen.

This tea can also be brewed gong fu style (more leaf, smaller pot, shorter brewing time), for up to 5 brews.

Brewing guide

Leaf: 2 tsp (3-4 grams) for a cup or small pot; 3-4 tsp (5-6 grams) for a large pot.

Water: full boil (100c / 212f)

Time: 2-3 minutes for a small pot; 3-4 minutes for a large pot

Notes

Size: 50 grams (1.8 oz)

Type: Black Tea

Origin: Sichuan, China

Character: Sumptuous, Creamy/Vanilla, Dark Chocolate

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