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Zhèngshān Xiǎozhǒng
Strip Leaf
Zhèngshān Xiǎozhǒng正山小种
zhèng shān xiǎo zhǒng
- Origin
- China, Fújiàn Province (福建省, Fújiàn Shěng), Nánpíng Prefecture (南平市, ...
- Tea type
- Strip Leaf
- Caffeine Level
- High
- Water Temperature
- 90.000000
Tea notes
Brewing, origin and taste.
Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong — the world's first red tea, born by chance in the Wuyi Mountains and conquering Europe as Lapsang Souchong.
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Brewing, origin and taste notes
Brewing
- Brewing Temperature
- 90.000000 - 100.000000
- Tea Amount
- 5–6 g per 100–120 ml (gongfu); 3–4 g per 200–250 ml (European method).
- Teaware
- Porcelain gàiwǎn (盖碗) 100–120 ml — optimal choice for unsmoked variant. For smoked — Yíxīng teapot (宜兴紫砂壶) is acceptable, which smooths smoke intensity. Fairness cup (...
- Water Temperature
- 90.000000
- Water Temperature Detail
- 90–100°C. Smoked Zhengshan Xiaozhong opens well with boiling water; for unsmoked — 90–95°C.
- Gongfu Water Temperature
- 93.000000
Origin
- Tea Type
- Red
- Origin Country
- CN
- Province
- Fujian
- Category
- Famous Teas of China (中国名茶). Recognized as the progenitor of all red teas in the world. Since 2010, protected by geographical indication (地理标志, dìlǐ biāozhì).
- Coordinates
- E 117°38′6″–117°44′30″, N 27°41′35″–27°49′00″.
- Origin
- China, Fújiàn Province (福建省, Fújiàn Shěng), Nánpíng Prefecture (南平市, Nánpíng Shì), Wǔyíshān City (武夷山市, Wǔyíshān Shì)...
Taste
- Dry Leaf Appearance
- Tightly twisted strips, dark brown with reddish tint (not coal-black).
- Dry Leaf Aroma
- Floral-fruity, honey, with longan and dried fruit notes. Without smokiness.
- Liquor Aroma
- Clean, floral-honey, longan, honey, light sweet potato (薯香). Closer to Jun Mei series profile.
- Liquor Color
- Golden-amber, orange-red, clear.
- Spent Leaves
- Copper-red, whole, elastic leaves.
- Taste
- Softer than smoked, but with pronounced "body." Longan sweetness, honey, caramel, light fruity notes. Less astringency.
Details
- Oxidation
- 80.000000 - 95.000000
- Leaf Shape
- Strip
- Oxidation Maximum
- 95.000000
- Oxidation Maximum Detail
- 95
- Cultivar
- Local population of small-leaf tea bush — Qízhǒng (奇种, Qízhǒng) / Càichá (菜茶, Càichá), *Camellia sinensis* var. *sinensis*. Seed heterogeneous popu...
- Picking
- Due to high-altitude location (cold climate), the season begins late: spring harvest — from early May (around Lixia, 立夏) to late May; summer harvest — in late June. One year — t...
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