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Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong

Black tea

Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong

正山小种 / 正山小種 / 拉普山小种

zhèng shān xiǎo zhǒng

Malt · Honey · Dried fruit

A rounded black-tea starting point; confirm whether the batch is smoked.

Fujian, China

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A little context

Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong comes in smoked and unsmoked styles; check the description.

You might enjoy it if…

You are curious about malt, honey, dried fruit and want a fuller cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.

You might prefer another tea if…

You dislike briskness or a drying finish.

Your first mug

Leaf
3 g
Water
250 ml
Temperature
95°C / 203°F
First steep
2.5 min

Start with a shorter steep. Keep the leaves out of the finished drink.

New tea or aged tea?

Freshness usually matters more here than an age premium. Check harvest, packing and storage; old does not automatically mean better.

Where to try it

Visit the seller