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Pressed Xiaozhong: Treasure in a Briquette
Pressed Xiaozhong is a unique form of red tea that deserves special attention. It is a tightly pressed tea leaf in a brick. This form is not only convenient for storage and transportation, but also allows the tea to retain its aromatic and flavor qualities longer.
What is Xiaozhong?
Xiaozhong is a type of red tea grown in China. It is valued for its soft, balanced taste with fruity and floral notes. Xiaozhong has many beneficial properties, such as antioxidant action, toning the body and improving digestion.
Already at the moment of opening the briquette, a velvety, tobacco-woody aroma with nuances of baked fruits bursts out. After washing, it intensifies and is complemented by spicy notes with a subtle sweetish trail.
The taste is rich, sugary, tobacco-woody and spicy, oily and velvety in moderation. As the infusions increase, this tea retains its flavor profile, astringency with a pleasant bitterness is gradually added.
The tea can be brewed no more than 6 times, at a ratio of 10 grams of tea (1 square) per 150 ml of boiling water. The aftertaste is sweet and spicy, with woody and tobacco nuances.
Advantages of Pressed Xiaozhong
- Preservation of freshness: Pressing protects tea leaves from external influences and preserves their aroma and taste longer.
- Convenience of storage: The compact shape allows you to easily store tea for a long time.
- Originality: Pressed tea is not only a drink, but also a real work of art.
- Value: Many varieties of pressed Xiaozhong are collectible and only increase in value over the years.
How to brew pressed Xiaozhong?
Brewing pressed Xiaozhong is a special ritual. First, a small piece of tea cake is broken off. Then it is rinsed with hot water to remove dust and open the pores of the leaves. After that, the tea is brewed in the traditional way, gradually increasing the brewing time for each subsequent portion.
What goes well with pressed Xiaozhong?
Pressed Xiaozhong is a universal tea that can be drunk both in its pure form and with various additives. It goes well with honey, citrus fruits, dried fruits and light desserts.
Pressed Xiaozhong is a real gift for tea connoisseurs. It not only has a great taste and aroma, but is also a great way to immerse yourself in the world of Chinese tea culture. Pressed Xiaozhong "Health" from the "Tea Line" brand will perfectly warm you up, give you comfort and a good mood. The tea gently tones, gives strength and confidence. It is perfect for the role of morning tea, instead of Shu Puer for variety.