Chuanhong Gongfu Tea
Chuanhong Gongfu Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The strips are thick, round and tight, and covered with golden hairs
Liquor Color
Black and glossy
Fragrance
Fresh, with a hint of orange candy
Taste
Rich and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Thick, soft and red
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Chuanhong Gongfu Tea Introduction
Sichuan Hong Gongfu is a Gongfu black tea that emerged in the 1950s. Although it has a short history, it is popular in the international market and has become one of the rising high-quality Gongfu black teas in my country. Currently, the Sichuan Hong Gongfu brand has gone international.
Chuanhong Gongfu Tea Origin
Yibin County, Gao County, Gong County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province
Chuanhong Gongfu Tea Production Process
Sichuan red tea produced in Yibin can be picked around March every year, and it occupies the market earlier than other black teas in April. The picking standard is mainly one bud and two leaves or one bud and three leaves, focusing on the freshness of the buds and leaves. The production process is the production process of traditional Gongfu black tea, including withering, rolling, fermentation, drying and refining.
Chuanhong Gongfu Tea Purchase Guide
The most authentic Sichuan red tea is produced in Yibin.
Chuanhong Gongfu Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the tea leaves of Sichuan Red Gongfu Tea are thick, round and tight, with golden hairs all over, and a black and glossy color. After brewing, the aroma is fresh and refreshing, with the scent of orange sugar, and the tea soup is thick and bright.
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