About Thousand Taels
Thousand Taels is one of two hei cha we carry that are not Pu'er teas. What this means is a completely different drinking experience from what you'd expect from a fully fermented tea.
Very old, traditional tea production techniques went into creating Thousand Taels that are unique to the village it is from in Hunan. Moreover, the tea leaves are picked at a higher elevation, giving them a hardier character.
Tea Profile
- Category: Black Tea (Hei Cha)
- Location: Anhua, Hunan Province
- Pick: Spring 2015
- Special Properties: Fermented
- Taste: Bamboo
- Mouthfeel: Drying
- Sensory Experience: Energizing, Warming
- Roast: None
- Oxidation: None
Best Brewed in Glass or Ceramic
| Water Temperature | 175°F |
| Amount of tea | 5 grams of tea |
| Brew Covered or Uncovered | Uncovered |
| Rinse | Use 200 degree water to do 20 second covered rinse of tea leaves. Pour off and do not use. Proceed to brew tea. |
| Brew Times |
Ceramic or Glass
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