Pinglin Honey Black

Pinglin Honey Black Made by the same 70 year old hands as this year's classic Competition Bazhong, this bug bitten black tea is treated much the same as a Baozhong would be. Delicately picked and de-stemmed by hand, the uniform look to these dried leaves are different than most honey blacks, as is the taste. The oxidization is a definite 100%, bringing a strong and recognizable 'black teaness' to the brew, unlike many modern bug bitten teas that can have lower oxidization levels. The result is a strong, smooth, sweet, classic tasting Honey Black Tea reflecting the flavors from the past before fruit flavors became more popular. Dark and rich, this is a great one for those that might enjoy 'the way black tea used to taste'... Elevation: 400m Status: Conventional, Tested Safe Cultivar: Qinxin Season: Summer 2026 Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch Oxidation: 100%, Region: Pinglin, New Taipei City Recommend Brewing Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~95C water, 30, 40, 50 seconds then add 10-30 seconds to steeps to taste. Lasts 5-6 steeps. Western Style Brewing: 3-5g per mug, 2-3 minute steeps. Brewing Difficulty - Easy : Works well with all methods (More Details Here)