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Rare northern Chinese black tea from Shandong's Laoshan, snowy climate gives a surprisingly sweet mellow cup.
How to brew Laoshan Black gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Laoshan Black.
Water temperature95°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions10s → 15s → 25s → +5s
Best time to drinkAfternoon
TypeChinese Red tea
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