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Hainan

Xiāngcǎo Lán Hóng Chá香草兰红茶

xiāngcǎo lán hóngchá

Origin
China, Hǎinán Province (海南省, Hǎinán Shěng). Main production area — Wa...
Tea type
Hainan
Caffeine Level
High
Water Temperature
90.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Tropical vanilla orchid transforms Hainan black tea into a caramel-chocolate dessert.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
90.000000 - 95.000000
Tea Amount
4–5 g per 100–120 ml (gongfu method); 2–3 g per 200–250 ml (cup or teapot).
Teaware
Porcelain gàiwǎn (盖碗) or porcelain teapot; glass teaware allows appreciation of the bright red liquor colour. Clay teaware not recommended — porous clay may absorb vanilla ...
Water Temperature
90.000000
Brewing Notes
Xiāngcǎo Làn Hóng Chá is excellent as a base for milk tea (奶茶, nǎichá) — the vanilla-caramel profile harmonises perfectly with cream. Also excellent for cold...
Water Temperature Detail
90–95°C. For delicate tippy batches — 85–90°C.
Origin
Tea Type
Red
Origin Country
CN
Province
Hainan
Category
Scented red tea (black tea) (调味红茶 / 添香红茶). Belongs to the broad category of "hua cha" (花茶) in an expanded understanding — teas with added natural flavourings. However,...
Coordinates
approximately 18°48′ N, 110°23′ E (Wanning/Xinglong area).
Origin
China, Hǎinán Province (海南省, Hǎinán Shěng). Main production area — Wanning County-level City (万宁市, Wànníng Shì) and adjacent Xīnglóng zones (兴隆, Xī...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Fine or medium twist; dark brown colour with natural lustre. In higher grades, golden tips are noticeable. Externally — typical good-quality red tea (black tea).
Dry Leaf Aroma
Bright, unusual profile: pure, sweet vanilla in the foreground, behind which creamy-caramel tones and light chocolate notes can be detected. Base notes of red tea (black tea) (m...
Liquor Aroma
Multi-layered and persistent: warm, sweet vanilla, milk chocolate, caramel, cream. As it cools, fruity and floral notes of the tea base emerge. Aroma persists through three or m...
Spent Leaves
Red-copper, elastic. In high grades — leaves more whole and even.
Taste
Dense, rounded, with pronounced sweetness and mild astringency. The vanilla component adds creamy smoothness and caramel aftertaste without suppressing tea character. Pronounced...
Organoleptic Profile Notes
Bright red, clear and brilliant. Strong liquor — ruby with amber tint.
Details
Oxidation
85.000000 - 95.000000
Oxidation Maximum
95.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
95
Phase
Early
Early Months
3,4
Late Months
5,6
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