{"product_id":"chaling-black-tea-chaling-hong-cha","title":"Black Tea Chaling Black Tea (Chaling Hong Cha), Chinese tea from Chaling County, Hunan Province (Red Tea), 60g \/ 7g","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaling Hong Cha is a\u003cstrong\u003e traditional black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e from the historic tea-growing region of \u003cstrong\u003eChaling County,\u003c\/strong\u003e in the southeastern part of Hunan Province. This tea is harvested in spring at altitudes ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e300 to 500 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the local humid subtropical climate and rich mountain soil create optimal growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike its golden-tip counterpart, this version is picked slightly later, using a plucking standard of\u003cstrong\u003e one bud with two to three mature leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. The processing includes withering, rolling, full oxidation, and drying—faithful to the region’s time-tested black tea techniques. The finished leaves are tightly twisted with a dark, glossy surface and scattered golden edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen brewed, the tea yields a reddish-copper liquor with a mellow, rounded profile. The taste is smooth and balanced, offering hints of ripe fruit, cocoa, and floral sweetness, with a gentle astringency that adds structure. It retains its flavor across multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaling has a thousand-year-old tea tradition, dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Today, it remains a respected center of artisanal tea production in Hunan, known for its clean environment, elevation, and cultural commitment to quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor brewing, use 3–5 grams in a gaiwan or teapot with water at 90°C. Steep for 8–10 seconds initially, then gradually increase infusion time. This tea brews well for 5–6 infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOYCHAY","offers":[{"title":"60 gr","offer_id":50928728670546,"sku":"94711","price":50.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 gr","offer_id":50928728703314,"sku":"94736","price":5.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/2041\/4622\/files\/DSC04077.jpg?v=1752165851","url":"https:\/\/moychay.nl\/en-hu\/products\/chaling-black-tea-chaling-hong-cha","provider":"Tea Culture Club Moychay.nl ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}