Osmanthus Red
Red (Black) Tea
Regular price $3.00 AUD
SUMMARY
Type: Red (Black) Tea
Origin: Yingde, Guangdong province, China
Osmanthus, honey, malt
A light and refreshing red / black tea that's been blended with osmanthus flowers, and then pressed into convenient mini discs for easy brewing. This results in a delicately floral fragrance that isn’t overpowering and balances well with the notes of the underlying red / black tea.
TASTING NOTES
A pleasant and aromatic tea that's easy to brew. A light, sweet, floral flavour that finishes with a malty aftertaste.
PREPARATION NOTES
Teapot steep (preferred method)
5g per 300ml of water
93 degrees Celsius
3mins
Gong-Fu style
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.
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.