Jiu Qu Hong Mei Black Tea
Jiu Qu Hong Mei Black Tea
Other names: Long Jing Hong Cha
A rare black tea, first developed in the 1980’s. The leaves are long and thin and the taste sweet with a hint of dried fruits. This tea produces a bright liquor and has a wonderful fruity flavour and refreshing mouth-feel.
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Canton Tea School
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Range |
Premium |
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Country |
China |
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Origin |
Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. |
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Harvest Date |
Spring 2009 |
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Leaf Appearance |
Long, dark brown twisted leaves |
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Aroma |
Slight hint of apricots over dark cocoa notes |
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Liquor |
Dark copper |
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Tasting Notes |
Slightly malty autumn fruit with depth and a long sweet aftertaste. |
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Quick Brewing Instructions |
Use 1tbsp per cup (200ml) and brew hot, around 85°C (185°F) - 95°C (203°F), allow to steep for 2-3 minutes and infuse at least 3 times
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Highly recommended, particularly if you are a hong cha lover looking for something different.
Customer Reviews
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Canton's Best Black Tea Review by BayBright
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Of all the China Black's I have tried this year, this is probably my most cherished.
Take into account that the only black tea I have tried is about 8 times the price of this, the Jiu Qu Hong Mei is by far the best "bang for the buck"
It has the most beautiful, deep fruity notes, im thinking a slightly fermented plum.
It almost has the feel that a fine quenching glass of red wine has, that deep penetrating purple coloured flavour that makes even a hot drink incredibly fresh.
I don't usually like to experiment with my tea, I take every tea black with no sugar or milk.
I am however thinking a glass of this, ice cold with a little sugar and a slice of lemon would make perhaps one of the finest iced teas possible. Something i must try before our summer deserts us.
Another of Canton's blacks i have has the pleasure to try as their Bai Lin Gong Fu, for me personally i found this tea far too sweet and sickly for general everyday use, if like me you prefer a slightly more tart, more bodied tea (think assam without the maltiness) i would seriously consider this tea. (Posted on 12/08/2010)