Imperial RedGrown in northern Fujian Province on a small farm, this tea has long been a favorite. It's a refined black tea with beautiful, delicate leaves. This lot has excellent flavor, partially due to the careful selection of leaves during picking. Although some add milk and a sweetener, we think that this tea is best on its own.
Use about 3 grams of tea per 6 oz serving. Please note, for denser teas this is about 1 teaspoon; for larger-leaf teas this could be up to 2 tablespoons.
Steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the leaves when ready -- rely on taste, not color. Use a large enough strainer basket to allow the leaves to open and release their flavor. Get to know the tea by playing with the amount of leaf, the water temperature, and steeping time. Re-steep to make another cup!
For more about brewing tea, visit our Brewing Notes page.
