Plum Blossom Black Tea
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Plum Blossom Black Tea
Plum Blossom Black Tea
Plum Blossom Black Tea

Plum Blossom Black Tea

The plum blossom, known as the meihua in Chinese (梅花; pinyin: méihuā), symbolizes perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity because plum blossoms bloom most vibrantly during the harsh cold months of winter. Plum trees usually grow for a long time.

20+ Servings

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A unique floral aroma with tasting notes of dark cherry, sweet plum, marzipan and fresh Sicilian almond cream

About This Tea

The plum blossom, known as the meihua in Chinese (梅花; pinyin: méihuā), symbolizes perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity because plum blossoms bloom most vibrantly during the harsh cold months of winter. Plum trees usually grow for a long time. Ancient trees are found throughout China, Korea and Japan where their blossoms have been collected for making confections, liquors and sweet, fragrant flower teas. We developed a special type of scented and aged Plum Blossom tea made by blending the late winter plum blossoms and first flush Yunnan Dian Hong Red Tea. This tea is alluring and elegant while deep, floral and sweet. The taste and aroma are well integrated and balanced with a fine tannin structure of Jin Xuan Dian Hong. The tea has a unique floral and fruity aroma with tasting notes of dark cherry, sweet plum, marzipan and fresh Sicilian almond cream. This tea pairs well with rich foods and all types of sweet desserts.

Ingredients

Black tea, plum flower

Origin

Wa Shan, Cangyuan County, Yunnan Province, China

Cultivar

Jin Xuan

Harvest

May 2024

Elevation

1600 - 1800 meters

Preparation
  • Imperial
  • Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation

Add 4g - 5g to a gaiwan or gongfu teapot (per 150mL-200mL).

Use 212°F water.

Do not rinse this tea.

Infuse the first brew for 2 - 3 minutes.

Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.

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Origin

Wa Shan

Cangyuan County, Yunnan Province, China

Wa Shan Ecological Tea Garden sits in Lincang, on the border with Myanmar (Burma) in southwestern Yunnan. Surrounded by a lush and biodiverse mountainous region, this certified organic tea farm is one we have been working with since 2013. Wa Shan is a famous tea mountain since ancient times named after the Wa ethnic minority who have farmed tea in this region for more than a thousand years.

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