2023 Spring Laoshan Black
2023 Spring Laoshan Black
Iconic Chocolatey Malty
Laoshan Black
Fresh sweet spring harvest black tea hand-picked by the He Family in Laoshan and finished in their family workshop to bring out iconic notes of brown sugar, chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Fresh sweet spring harvest black tea hand-picked by the He Family in Laoshan and finished in their family workshop to bring out iconic notes of chocolate and honey. Now available for pre-order!
May 24, 2023 ♦ Laoshan, Shandong
Crafted By the He Family
Pioneers and community leaders, the He Family is dedicated to making a name for their stunningly smooth, malty, rich teas cultivated in China’s coldest, northernmost growing region.
Grown using old-school organic farming techniques on the rocky foothills of Laoshan, protected by ocean mist and fed by sweet spring water.
- DATE OF PICKINGMay 24, 2023
- Laoshan VillageShandong Province
- ELEVATIONsea level
- longjing quntiTea Varietal
This relatively new tea is fed by sweet mountain spring water and oxidized in the sun for three days before finishing to bring out signature chocolate notes. Mr. He perfected this tea as a proud reflection of the bold Shandong spirit and the perseverance of Laoshan Village. Laoshan Black is a labor of love to prove to the world how wonderful teas from Northern China can be. The body is light and smooth, without astringency.
Tasting Profile
- savory - malted chocolate, brown sugar, toasted barley
- fruit - pomegranate
- spice - cinnamon, cedar
- floral - vanilla
- texture - rich, lingering
the He Family also recommends:
Steeping Instructions
Western
4 g.6-8
oz.use 205° watersteep 40 secondsresteep many times
add 15-30 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.5 ozuse 205° watersteep 10 seconds
add 3 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
4 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy