Steep time
40s
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
3.2g / 100ml
125 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Best pick • solid black choice from China
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
So, so smooth with no astringency at all! This sweet, malty cup is a favourite of coffee drinkers because of its smoothness. Your may even try it with a spot of milk. though it shines ‘straight up’. Caffeine Level: Med Caffeine. Country of Origin: China. Ingredients: Black tea. Steeping Suggestions: 1 teaspoon of tea (4g) per 125ml cup of water, 90°C (194°F) for 40 seconds. Add time after 3rd infusion. Increase amount 5g to 60 seconds for further steeps.