origin Alishan, Taiwan

craft twisted, mi xiang

flavor notes stone fruit, citrus, honey

originAlishan, Taiwan

craft twisted, mi xiang

flavor notes stone fruit, citrus, honey

Described by theteamaker as “a black tea with the spirit of an oolong”, Qing Xin Red is our rarest black tea. This innovative harvest combines Taiwan’s Qing Xin cultivar (revered for it’s elegantly sweet, creamy, and floral taste), withmi xiang craftingand traditional oolong productiontechniques likerou nian to create one of the most balanced, refined black teas we’ve tasted.

The full oxidation of thisinsect-bitten crop of Qing Xin leaves deepens their flavor, aroma, and finish, resulting in a tea withnotes of citrus, bright florals,rich stone fruit, and a persistenthoney-like finish.The flavor profile is similar to our Native Cultivar Reserve, but with a richer and even more elegant, complex, and balanced taste.

This is our favorite way to brew most black teas, since the moderate water temperature and brew time increase sweetness and texture while limiting astringency. If you prefer a more intense brew, try increasing your water temperature. To further highlight sweetness (particularly with our mi xiang crops), reduce water temperature while increasing brew time.

Learn the fundamentals of tea brewing and master your technique here.