Thai Red Tea Cake (200g): A Warm and Chocolatey Daily Tea
This Thailand Red Tea Cake is crafted from big, tender leaves of wild-growing trees, transformed into a black tea and pressed into a 200g cake. Designed for everyday enjoyment, this tea delivers comforting chocolaty flavors with warm, nutty, and fruity undertones, making it a delightful addition to your tea collection.
Description
Leaf Appearance and Aroma
- Dry Leaves: Emit a nutty aroma with hints of cocoa and plums.
- Heated Leaves: Develop richer notes of praline and melted dark chocolate.
- Wet Leaves: Between infusions, the aroma softens, revealing subtle honey and fruity notes.
Flavor Profile
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Infusion:
- The flavor is rich and chocolaty, reminiscent of warm hot chocolate blended with melted pralines, hazelnuts, and plums.
- Naturally sweet with no bitterness and only minimal acidity.
- The consistency is thick and slightly rough on the tongue, adding a rustic charm.
Tea Details
- Origin: Thailand
- Year: Autumn 2022
Brewing Instructions
Western Brewing
- Temperature: 96°C
- Tea-to-Water Ratio: 6g per 250ml
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Steeping Times:
- First infusion: 1.5–2 minutes
- Second infusion: 2.5 minutes
- Third infusion: 3 minutes
Gongfu Brewing
- Temperature: 96°C
- Tea-to-Water Ratio: 5–6g per 100ml
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Steeping Process:
- First Infusion: Brew for 40 seconds.
- Subsequent Infusions: Add 15–20 seconds for each additional steeping.
Brewing Notes: This tea is light and not too strong, making it forgiving and easy to brew. Use more leaves and longer steeping times without the risk of overbrewing or developing bitterness.
Why Choose Thai Red Tea Cake?
With its rich chocolaty sweetness and warm, nutty undertones, this tea is perfect for casual daily brewing or sharing with friends. Its forgiving nature ensures a consistently enjoyable experience, whether brewed quickly or steeped longer for a more robust flavor.