Regular price $18.00
SUMMARY
Type: Red (Black) Tea
Origin: Pinghe, Fujian province, China
Crimson Dusk is a Red (Black) tea made using the Bai Ya Qi Lan (白芽奇兰) varietal, which is traditionally has been an Oolong tea from the Southern Fujian region. A strip style Chinese Black tea, it combines the depth typically found in Black teas with the flavour subtleties and complexities of a Bai Ya Qi Lan Oolong tea.
TASTING NOTES
A complex and aromatic tea with great depth and body. A light, sweet, fruity flavour that finishes with a slight malty aftertaste.
PREPARATION NOTES
Gong-Fu style (preferred method)
5g per 60 – 100ml of water
93 degrees Celsius
10 secs per infusion* (up to 8 infusions)
*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.
Teapot steep
5g per 300ml of water 93 degrees Celsius 3mins
Cold Brew
5g per 500ml of water Cold water 10hrs in the fridge
STORAGE
Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.