Zhangping Shuixian Oolong Tea, Chinese Black Tea

Zhangping Red tea is a wonderful creation from tea masters in Fujian. Once you try it you'll notice it has a distinctly different taste to other Red teas. Ninety percent of the different varieties of Chinese Red teas are produced in Wuyi Shan, Fujian Province. It is famous worldwide as one of the capitals of Chinese tea. However, this Red tea is from a special place, called Zhangping. This place is famous for its Oolong tea, which sounds very similar, Zhangping Shui Xian tea. And deservedly so, because this tea is gorgeous. However, in this same county there is another tea. It has a smaller leaf and grows much higher up in the mountains. This is a local Red tea, called Zhangping Red tea. It is a local product, and it is quite common in China. However, after having tried it, we couldn’t resist not adding it to our catalogue. This is a really special Red tea.

Production:
Zhangping Red tea is packaged in 7 gram briquettes. This method of packing tea is only done for this grade of tea. It is packed in this way to preserve the integrity of the tea leaf, which is why in the course of the treatment process, it is not rolled but only crumpled.

Furthermore, it is firstly processed like a Red tea, being strongly fermented and fried, but ends up just like Oolong being hit with mallets, and pressed into briquettes.

Zhangping Red tea is a lively, interesting, strong tea, which you can happily recommend to friends as an introduction to Chinese teas. It is suitable as a present and will look great as a gift.

Aroma - Gentle, light, with floral and honey notes.

Infusion - Clear, amber-red color.

Taste - Subtle tasting at first, followed by a light sweet aftertaste.

Medicinal properties:
This Red tea works as an excellent means for cleansing the body. It possesses antilipids, which removes toxins and breaks down fats. It also penetrates into the blood, cleanses the blood vessels from the deposits on the walls, making them more flexible. Additionally it has a good effect on the color of the skin.

How to brew it?
1. Suitable for brewing in a Gaiwan or flask.
2. Pour hot water over the teapot to warm it up.
3. Add one 7 gram briquette per 100-120 ml of water.
4. Add boiling water (100 degrees) and wait 15-20 seconds.
5. Discard the first brew in order to rinse and clean the leaves.
6. The second steep can be made after a few seconds to around 20 seconds, depending on one's taste. (The shorter the brewing time, the more steeps the tea can endure). This tea can be brewed up to 6-7 times.