Qianhong Gongfu Tea
Qianhong Gongfu Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight, plump and well-proportioned
Liquor Color
Black and glossy, with golden hair
Fragrance
Elegant, with a strong honey aroma
Taste
Sweet and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Smooth, tender and bright red
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Qianhong Gongfu Tea Introduction
Qianhong Gongfu is a rising star in Chinese black tea. It originated in Meitan County and began to flourish in the 1950s. Its raw materials come from large-leaf varieties, medium-leaf varieties and local group varieties in tea farms. Although the market share of black broken tea in Qianhong tea is the largest, Qianhong Gongfu still occupies an important position. The freshness and fragrance of its top-grade tea can even be compared with high-quality Ceylon black tea.
Qianhong Gongfu Tea Origin
Meitan, Yangai, Huagong, Guangshun, Shuangliu and other tea plantations in Zunyi City, Guizhou Province
Qianhong Gongfu Tea Production Process
High-grade tea is mainly made from fresh leaves of the same tenderness, with one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are withered, rolled, fermented, and dried (dried).
Qianhong Gongfu Tea Purchase Guide
Common brands include “Lanxin” and “Yuantai”.
Qianhong Gongfu Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea leaves are tight, plump and even, with a black and glossy color and visible golden tips. After brewing, the internal aroma is pure and noble, with a strong honey aroma, and the soup is bright red.
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