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From Tongmu village where pine-smoking was said to dry tea quickly when armies passed through during the late Ming turmoil.
How to brew Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong 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 Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong.
Water temperature95°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions10s → 15s → 20s → +5s
Best time to drinkMorning
TypeChinese Red tea
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