A carefully crafted red tea (called black tea in the west) by one of our favorite local purveyors: in San Francisco’s Song Tea.
Song Tea specializes in traditional, rare, and experimental teas, and their offerings are carefully roasted to enhance the tea’s unique flavors. This is a red tea (called black tea in the west) with a rich aromatic base, layered with a charcoal-roasted finish. Expect notes of rich grenadine, golden raspberry, and blooming peony.
🫖 Type: Red
🌏 Origin: Taiwan
🔬 Cultivar: Jin Xuan
🌱 Harvest: June 2025
⚖️ Bag Size: 60g
Hot Brew
Ingredients:
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Tea: 5g
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Water: 150ml at 205°F
Steps:
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Measure 5g of tea leaves
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Heat water to 205°F
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Pour water over tea leaves
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Steep for 2 minutes
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Strain and decant into your favorite cup
Tasting Notes: Rich grenadine, golden raspberry, blooming peony, with a charcoal-roasted finish
Note: This tea features sweet fruit notes intensified by careful charcoal roasting, creating a rich aromatic base.