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China - Other Congou

Chinese congous are technically called "red teas" by China tea experts. A little milk or sugar enhances the smooth, full-bodied flavor of Chinese black teas, and quite often, a basic congou will be served at Chinese restaurants.


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 1. TP04: China Black Flowery Orange Pekoe

Characteristic black China tea. Frequently served in Chinese restaurants.
Average Customer Review:   4 out of 5 stars - review details

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 2. TP60: China Congou Panyang (Panyong)

South China black tea with a bold leaf reminiscent of Keemun, but with its own uniquely interesting flavor.
Average Customer Review:   5 out of 5 stars - review details

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 3. ZK16: Organic China Black FOP

Well-twisted leaves with golden tips, producing a liquor that has the character of a non-smoky Keemun. The Burgundy-like flavor notes end with a sweet, clean finish.

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 4. ZK32: Guanxi Black Snail

This offering from Guanxi province is made from a fine plucking and rolled into a tight pearl or "snail" shape. Golden tips are visible in the structure of the pearls, with an attractive ebony sheen on the rolled leaf. The liquor is dark with a subtle earthy smoothness and warm spice notes. ...

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 5. ZK55: Sichuan Zao Bei Jian

An extremely well made special tea from Sichuan (Szechuan) province. One of the finest black teas available today. Reddish liquor, clean taste, mellow flavor. Exquisite!
Average Customer Review:   4 out of 5 stars - review details

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 6. ZK58: Black Tie-Guan-Yin

From Fujian province, this is a fully oxidized tea made from a cultivar normally used to produce Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong. The cup has a round flavor, with notes of red wine, and toasty hints. The aroma has a sweet note and a subtle hint of cocoa. Unlike the lot of Black Tie-Guan-Yin we offered in the ...
Average Customer Review:   4 out of 5 stars - review details

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 7. ZK62: Bohea Special

This offering from Fujian province is made from buds and tender young leaves. The infusion has a clean, sweet flavor and deep amber color. Subtle notes of wine and oak round out the flavor profile.

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 8. ZK72: Bohea Imperial Organic

A Fujian province classic Congou, with smooth character, delicate hints of chocolate and subtle smokey nuances.

Ordinary black tea was often called "Bohea" in the 1700s, and while documents show that Bohea was the primary tea of the famous Boston Tea Party, it happened to be the cheapest of t ...


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 9. ZK75: Sweet Honey Black Tea Organic

These bold and well-twisted leaves have a slightly crepey appearance, dark color and modest amount of golden tips. When infused, the characteristics of a Keemun shine through with Burgundy notes and a rich flavor, as well as pleasant, honey-like hints. ...
Average Customer Review:   5 out of 5 stars - review details

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 10. ZK78: Old Tree Bohea

Authentic Bohea is in a class by itself, grown in the Bohea Hills (Wu-Yi Shan), and hand-processed as in the days of Robert Fortune's visits to that area. This Fujian province classic Congou has a smooth character, with delicate hints of chocolate and subtle toasty nuances. The flavor and aroma are ...
Average Customer Review:   5 out of 5 stars - review details

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