Description
Best Before: 30 years from date of harvest, when stored in good conditions.
Expiry / Use by: 50 years from date of harvest
Altenative Names: Lapsang, smoked tea, zheng shan xiao zhong, 正山小种.
Description of Packaging: Pouch
Storage guide: Store away from strong smells and out of direct light. Best kept in an air tight container.
Black Tea
Black tea is a type of tea produced from the camellia sinensis plant that is highly oxidized, resulting in a dark reddish-gold hue, a hearty, slightly astringent flavor, and a moderate amount of caffeine.
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Brewing Black Tea in a Teapot or Giawan
Vessel Capacity: 150 - 200ml
Tea Quantity: 8g (loose leaf)
Water Temperature: 100c
People / Servings: 4
Medthod: Pre-warm the teapot or gaiwan with boiling water and empty. Add the chosen amount of tea leaf, rinse the tea with a little hot water and then discard the water. Next refill the tea pot and follow the infusion times below.
Infusion Times (in seconds):
1st = 60.
2nd = 45.
3rd = 60.
4th = 90.
5th = 120.
6th = 150.
7th = 180.
Please visit our online tea brewing guide, which includes different methods and infusion times for all tea types.