Lucky Red, PARU Reserve

Heavily oxidized at 90 percent, this hong cha ("red" tea in China) is categorized as a black tea. Made from a Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) cultivar in Guangdong, the result is a deep, honey-like flavor. Notes of crème brûlée and brown sugar may come to mind as you continue to sip.  Details Origin: Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang Artisan: Song Lin Season: Fall / October 2024 Serving size: 4 g per cup; 6-8 g for standard teapot Recommended vessel: gaiwan or miniature teapot Ingredient(s): black tea Caffeine level: high — What is a reserve tea? Reserve teas are teas that offer in limited quantities due to the availability of the tea itself.