Chinese red tea is a strongly fermented tea (70-90% oxidation). It is known as “black tea” outside of China, thanks to 17th century European merchants simplifying tea classification down to two categories (green vs. black).
Red teas have in common that slightly withered tea leaves are rolled and are left to oxidize for several hours, after which they are slowly heated. The general rule is that the slower the heating process and the more moderate the temperature during fermentation and drying are, the better the red tea will be.
Chinese red tea invigorates and warms the heart and body, making it a prime choice in the cold season!
In our online store, you can buy red tea that is handmade in small farms, located in its historic places of manufacture. All of these localities received the status of nature reserves at national and world level at the end of the twentieth century.
Our wonderful red teas are rich and warm in taste, amazing to warm you up and wind you down. This is just the start of our collection, we will bring much more teas for your enjoyment!
