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Cha Zhi Ji – Yixing Tribute Black Tea (Gong Hong)
Cha Zhi Ji – Yixing Tribute Black Tea (Gong Hong)
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Yixing Tribute Black Tea (Gong Hong)
Cha Zhi Ji’s Yixing Gong Hong is a fully fermented black tea crafted from tender buds and young leaves grown in Yixing, Jiangsu—an area famed since the Tang dynasty for “tribute teas.” The region’s fertile soils, year-round mist and generous day–night temperature swings nurture leaves that yield a bright, elegant cup.
- Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China
- Craft: Fully fermented black tea made from fine buds and young leaves
- Appearance: Tight, slender strips
- Liquor: Bright orange-red
- Aroma: Clean and pure with a naturally sweet, long-lasting fragrance
- Taste: Fresh, mellow and sweet; smooth, refreshing and well balanced with a lingering aftertaste
Brewing Guide
We adopt the method outlined in our blog. For step-by-step instructions—including vessel choice, water temperature, ratios and pour timing—please see our Gongfu Tea Brewing Guide.
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This is probably the most unusual flavor of black tea I've ever tried, and perhaps the most delicious one for me. The flavor has hints of cocoa that give way to the sweetness of fresh berry jam; I really liked this tea.