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Qing Xin RedTaiwan, Black Tea

Beautiful large wiry black dry leaf with some orange inclusions and an exuberant honeyed scent, very aromatic. The wet leaf smells malty with a surprising lemongrass nuance. Multi-layered aroma from the infusion: herbs, pronounced lemon, depth. The color is like dark amber or chestnut honey. The flavor is smooth and at the same time tart, unique. This is a fairly long-lasting tea: $9 sample shown here produced 4 saturated infusions. One of the most expensive offerings from Red Blossom at $62 for 2 oz.
This tea is from Red Blossom.

Tasting notes and photography by @gaiwanstyle.