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Korean Hongcha (Red Tea)

Korean black tea walks a gentler path than its Indian and Chinese cousins. Lighter oxidation yields a remarkably delicate cup of honey and florals with a caramel finish. Artisan-made in Boseong with an almost oolong-like refinement.

Tasting Notes

honeyfloralnuttycaramelmalty

What do you taste?

Origin

Boseong, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

Plant

Yabukita

Land

50-200m

Craft

Spring (sejak grade for premium) harvest. Full withering, rolling, full oxidation, drying. Handcrafted, lighter oxidation than Indian/Sri Lankan blacks..

Brewing

Teapot
95°Ctemp
5gper 400ml
3–5 minsteep
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