If you purchase this product you will earn Yixing Black Tea from the famous town of Purple Clay Teapot – Yixing
Yixing Black Tea 宜興紅茶, also known as Yixing Hong Cha, is a renowned tea variety cultivated in the town of Yixing, famous for its exceptional Yixing clay teapots. The tea is also referred to as Yang Xian Black Tea陽羨紅茶, reflecting the ancient name of Yixing as “Yang Xian.” The characteristics of Yixing Black Tea are the tightly twisted leaves with a dark colour. It consist of a sigle buds with one to two leaves. The infusion has a bright orange red color, and the aroma is rich with floral and fruity notes. It has an indescribable fragrance that gives the long lasting natural aroma and sweetness.
This year’s batch, harvested in 2022, hails from a local family-run tea farm in Yixing, with whom we have established a partnership spanning over four years. We are delighted to offer two options: a light roast and a dark roast.
Light Roast:
The light roast version of Yixing Black Tea offers a softer and smoother experience, accentuated by prominent floral notes, hints of fruitiness, and a delicate honey undertone.
Tasting Notes of light roast Yixing Black Tea: Smooth, soft, floral, fruity, honey, sweet
Dark Roast:
On the other hand, the dark roast version of Yixing Black Tea boasts a bold and robust character, with a distinct roasted flavor profile. It exhibits a strong mouthfeel, complemented by fruity notes and a touch of sweetness.
Tasting Notes of dark roast Yixing Black Tea: Strong, roasted flavor, floral, fruity, honey, sweet
Tea Taster pack: 100g/ pack
Tea Farm Location: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China
Harvest Time: Spring 2022
Tea Liquor Colour:Â Bright and clear red orange
Dry Leave Appearance: Small, dark, slightly twisted shape with some golden pekoe in between
Wet Leaves: Orange Red
Making Process:
Plucking Tea Buds with 2-3 leaves. After plucking the tea leaves, it undergoes steps of wilting, rolling, fermentation, drying and baking.
