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Steep time
4.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.3g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Overview
Best pick • solid black choice from Unknown origin
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
This unique purple tea offering, “Zi Juan,” meaning “purple beauty,” originates from a purple bud varietal that was developed at the Menghai Research Station in Yunnan province. The purple-brown leaves have been loosely rolled and produce a dark amber liquor with a pronounced stone fruit aroma. The cup is smooth and sweet with a jammy/juicy character that hints of red wine. A suggestion of almond/nutty nuances leads to a clean finish. To learn more about purple tea and the seamless way it blends with other tea and herbs, we invite you to read our blog post, Purple, the Color of Royal-TEA.