Red tea Fujian Hong Cha (Red tea from Fujian)

Fujian Hong Cha is a traditional red tea from Fujian Province, one of the most famous and oldest tea regions in China. Made from young spring leaves, it has a soft, balanced flavor with notes of baked bread, dried fruit, and light wood.

The tea is ideal for those looking for a light, everyday red tea without bitterness and sharpness. The infusion has an amber-honey color, the aroma is soft, warm, with a thin malty trail. This is a harmonious, "classic" representative of red teas from Southern China.

What is special about Fujian Hong Cha?

• Grown and produced in the tea heartland of Fujian Province
• The taste is mild, slightly malty, without astringency.
• The aroma is floral-sweet, with notes of baking.
• Great for daily use or as a first introduction to red teas

Interesting fact:

It was in Fujian that red teas (hong cha) first appeared over 400 years ago, and later became popular in Europe. This is where such famous varieties as Lapsang Souchong and Qi Hong came from.

Useful properties:

• Gently tones without causing overexertion
• Soothes digestion, suitable after meals
• Improves mood and clarity of thought
• Contains antioxidants, polyphenols, and beneficial trace elements

How to brew Fujian Hong Cha?

European method:

1. 1–2 tsp per 350 ml of water at 90–95°C
2. Infuse for 2–3 minutes
3. Can be brewed 2–3 times

Chinese method (gongfu cha):

1. 4–5 g of tea per 100 ml in a gaiwan
2. Rinse with hot water (2–3 seconds)
3. Brew at 90–95°C for 10–20 seconds
4. Up to 6 streams

Characteristics:

• Type: Red tea
• Origin: Fujian, China
• Taste: Soft, malty, with notes of baked bread
• Aroma: Light, floral, with a hint of dried fruit
• Infusion color: Amber-honey
• Caffeine: Medium
• Brand: My Tea

Who is suitable for:

• For those looking for a mild and balanced red tea
• For beginners in the world of Chinese tea
• For daily tea drinking at home or in the office