Hadong Black Tea

Product Description

These high-grade black tea leaves are fermented through an intense oxidation process.

This gives the tea its refined, smooth, smoky flavour and strong sweet taste to finish.

Hadong Black is a partially oxidised tea that originates from Hadong, South Korea. Although it is named it 'black' tea, its original name is Balhyocha, meaning fermented tea. Despite the name, most Balhyocha leaves are not fermented and are made using a similar process to black teas (some farms may use the fermentation process, however). While other black teas are fully oxidised, giving the leaves the black colour, Balhyocha leaves are often partially oxidised to varying degrees. Each farm has its own unique recipe, with some farms fully oxidising the tea leaves.

Tasting notes: Dark Chocolate, Sweet Apple

Details

30g box or 50g tin.

Organically grown tea from Hadong, South Korea.

Brewing instructions:

2.5g of tea
200ml water at 90 degrees
3-4 mins
up to 3 infusions