Zheng He Gong Fu Black Tea - has a deep, full-bodied, winey flavor, a good choice for breakfast or afternoon tea
Zhenghe Gongfu producing area is in the north of Fujian province that is an region covered with dense forests and criss-crossed with sinuous rivers, with longitudes between 118.33'east and 119.17'east, and latitudes between 27.05'north and 27.23'north. The mountainous area ranging from 200 to 1000 meters in altitude has a mild climate with a up to 260-days frost-free period and a 1600-odd ml rainfall every year. Tea gardens here are mostly located in the gentle mountainous slopes where acid and fertile soil is suitable for growing the tea cultivar.
Zhenghe Gongfu has a deep, full body and makes excellent breakfast and afternoon tea. It is a smooth and mellow tea with a hint of subtle peppery taste and fragrance. This tea blends very well with sweetened milk for added flavor and extra smoothness.
Brew
To brew Zhenghe Gongfu, first put dry tea leaves (ratio leaves to water, 1:30) in teapot, then pour 85 90 degree boiled water into the teaware. standard steeping time is 30 seconds. With a short steeping time the tea will be light and sweet, perfect to drink plainly. With a longer steeping time we advice to add milk, honey or lemon. This tea can be brewed for several times.Tea Information
- Grown in Zhen He county, Fujian Provience
- Mixed orange and golden buds with leaves
- A bright golden-red colore tea liquid
- A deep, full-bodied, winey flavor
- Moderate caffeine
Tea History
The tea has a very long production history, in Zhenghe county dates back to even one thousand years ago. In Song Dynasty, Tea Farmer in Zhenghe county mainly produced 'Ya Cha', one of the then rare teas which was presented to Emperor Huizhong as tribute and so loved by him that he granted his reign title "zheng he" to the county. Before that time, Zhenghe county was named as Guanli county. In 1874, tea merchants from Jiangxi province pioneered the production of black tea in Zhenghe county and made a hit. In 1896, the Zhenghe Gongfu made from Da Baicha cultivar became famous and ranked first among the top three congou black teas of Fujian province.Tea Map
Grown on Zhenghe county, Fujian province, China
Zheng He Gong Fu Black Tea
- Brand: Bestitea
- Product Code:
TEA112 - Availability: In Stock
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$1.95
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