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Fujian

Méi Rén Hóng Chá美人红茶

měirén hóngchá

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建省, Fújiàn shěng), mountainous Wǔyì region (...
Tea type
Fujian
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
85.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Mei Ren Hong Cha – an elite black tea from golden buds with a honey-caramel flavor and floral aroma from Wuyishan.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
85.000000 - 90.000000
Tea Amount
5–7 g per 100–150 ml water for flash steeping method; 3–4 g per 200–250 ml for infusion.
Teaware
Porcelain gàiwǎn (盖碗, gàiwǎn) or glass teapot — allow admiring the «dance» of golden buds and liquor color. A small Yixing clay or porcelain teapot is also s...
Water Temperature
85.000000
Brewing Notes
3–4 g per 200–250 ml, steep 2–4 minutes.
Water Temperature Detail
85–90°C. Do not use boiling water — too hot water will damage tender buds, introduce bitterness, and destroy delicate aroma.
Origin
Tea Type
Red
Origin Country
CN
Province
Fujian
Category
Elite Fujian red tea (black tea) (闽红, Mǐnhóng). Belongs to the group of premium teas of northern Fujian, alongside Jīn Jùn Méi (金骏眉, Jīn Jùn Méi) and Zh...
Coordinates
Wuyi region — approximately 27°45′ N, 118°01′ E.
Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建省, Fújiàn shěng), mountainous Wǔyì region (武夷山, Wǔyíshān) and adjacent high-altitude territories of northern Fujian. The ...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Elegant, thin, slightly twisted buds of golden or dark golden color with abundant down (白毫). Uniform in size — tip length about 15–20 mm. Broken fragments or opened leaves are u...
Dry Leaf Aroma
Intense, sweet, with dominant notes of vanilla, caramel, and honey. Light floral shades (rose, chrysanthemum). When warming the vessel, notes of roasted almonds and baked goods ...
Liquor Aroma
Complex, sweet, honey-fruity with vanilla, floral, and caramel nuances. Clean aroma without smoky or earthy notes.
Liquor Color
Bright, clear, golden-orange or amber-red with pronounced gloss. Typical «golden rim» (金圈, jīnquān) on cup walls.
Spent Leaves
Soft, elastic buds of copper-red color, maintaining their elegant form. Integrity and uniformity of spent leaves is a quality indicator.
Taste
Dense, oily, velvety. Pronounced natural sweetness — honey, caramel, dried fruits. Light pleasant astringency without bitterness. Acidity is gently balanced. Sensation of silky ...
Details
Oxidation
85.000000 - 95.000000
Oxidation Maximum
95.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
95
Cultivar
Small-leaf Chinese variety — *Camellia sinensis* var. *sinensis*. Local tea bushes growing in the mountainous conditions of Wuyi and adjacent areas of northern Fujian at altitud...
Picking
For the production of Mei Ren Hong Cha, exclusively highest quality raw material is used — unopened terminal buds (tips, 芽头, yátóu) no more than 20 mm long, abundantly...
Phase
Early
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