Chi Gan is a red Chinese tea that has tannins of rose petals and a woodsy finish, giving it a whole-body multi-sensory dimension.
Location: Yang Zhuang, Wu Yi Shan, Fu Jian Province, China
Cultivar: Jin Mu Dan
Vintage: Early Spring 2022
Brand: Tea Drunk
Single packet: 5g
Box: 30g (contains 6 single packets)
Chi Gan | Red Tea
Recommended Style: Gong Fu Cha - Closed Vessel Brewing
Ratio: 5g/ 100 - 200ml
Temperature: 95C/ 203F
Rinse: 1 sec
1st Steep: 3 sec
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Steeps: 5-7 sec
5th - 7th Steeps: 10-15 sec
7th - 9th Steeps: 15 - 20 sec
10th Steep: Kill Brew - As long as you would like!
Notes: This red tea has a delightful fruity sweetness paired with a deep woodsy note! It's a lovely intro Chinese tea and makes an excellent cold brew if you want a refreshing drink.
This tea is fairly easy to brew, though you risk loosing the sweeter notes if you brew too long in the first few pours. Experiment with brewing times, as what we suggest are simply guidelines!