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Spring batch of excellent Baozhong!

We used spring batch in our Taiwan curated boxes in May 2023. Some of you may be familiar with this cultivar already. 

You should know most of the teas in Pinglin are now produced there are made from Qing Xin and Jin Xuan bush.

Hong Xin Ying Zhi (red heart, strong branch)  Baozhong was definitely one my favourite from all cultivars growing in Pinglin. This is old varietal you can see in north Taiwan areas like Pinglin and Shimen. I will tell you why I love this tea: great strong mouthfeel combined with incredible floral, creamy sweetness and really long and sweet aftertaste.

Creamy texture combined with watermelon/cucumber freshness and white flowers notes make this tea so enjoyable!

Just taste it: no matter if you brew it in Gong Fu style or brew it in the bowl, the tea is always so charming!

Please use good quality filtered water!

Description

Origin: Pinglin, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Harvest: May 2024
Tea cultivar: Hong Xin Yin Zhi

Temperature of water and amount of leaves: 100 C 5-7g/100ml.

Suggested brewing method: Yixing clay teapot or gaiwan of low capacity. First, you should pre-heat empty teapot/gaiwan and tea cups with boiling water. When the teapot is warmed, then you put the tea leaves in. After smelling hot and dry leaves in the pot, gently pour the boiling water to the pot.  First infusion should be very short- not more than 20-25 second. We suggest to increase brewing time for 5-10 seconds in each next brewing. You can prepare at least 8-10 nice brewings!

Additional information

Weight

14g, 150g vacuum pack, 30 g, 50 g, 100 g

Reviews

  1. Terrance H. (verified owner)

    In the past 3 years I’ve had a masterclass in Taiwan baozhongs from various regions inside Taiwan. Baozhong is one of my favorite teas and I know what I like best about them. This tea gives you a lovely crisp cucumber note, with a fresh minty breeze. Watermelon rind nad bright florals are to be found as well. It is quite unique among the baozhong I’ve had previously. The texture was the star of the show though. It was grippy which made the flavor linger on your gums. I can still taste it now. A baozhong that should not be missed!!

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