Red tea Gui Hua Hong Cha (Sweet Ottoman)
Gui Hua Hong Cha is a red tea with osmanthus flowers. It has a malty taste and a sweet aroma with notes of apricot and honey. Ideal for relaxation, evening tea or as a gift.
Gui Hua Hong Cha (桂花红茶), known as Sweet Osmanthus, is a refined red tea with natural osmanthus flowers. In this blend, the deep, malty flavor of red tea is combined with the soft, honey-apricot aroma of osmanthus, creating a delicate and harmonious drink without bitterness.
Osmanthus (gui hua) is a traditional Chinese flower that has long been used in the art of tea due to its naturally sweet aroma. It gives the tea a soft aftertaste with fruity and floral notes and acts as a mild anti-stress and mood enhancer.
What is special about Gui Hua Hong Cha?
- The combination of red tea with osmanthus flowers is an East Asian classic.
- The taste is soft, malty, with notes of apricot, honey and flowers.
- The aroma is warm, sweet, soothing.
- Perfect for an evening tea party or as an elegant gift
Interesting fact:
In China, osmanthus flowers symbolize prosperity and longevity. Tea with them is often drunk during the autumn season, during harvest festivals, and as a tonic drink for mental balance.
Useful properties:
- Relieves tension, fatigue, improves emotional state
- Promotes gentle digestion after meals
- Saturates the body with antioxidants
- Helps with headaches and fatigue
How to brew Gui Hua Hong Cha?
European method:
- 1–2 tsp per 300–350 ml of water at a temperature of 90–95°C
- Infuse for 2–3 minutes
- Brew 2–3 times
Chinese method (gongfu cha):
- 4–5 g per 100 ml in a gaiwan or teapot
- Rinse with a quick rinse
- Brew at 90–95°C for 10–20 seconds
- Up to 6 streams
Characteristics:
- Type: Flavored red tea
- Ingredients: Red tea, osmanthus flowers
- Origin: China
- Taste: Sweet, malty, with fruity notes
- Aroma: Floral, honey-apricot
- Infusion color: Amber-golden
- Caffeine: Medium
- Brand: My Tea
Who is suitable for:
- For lovers of floral, soft red teas
- For those looking for tea without bitterness and excessive astringency
- For a cozy evening or a gift set