H-CN-070
Longan and Red Date Tea
桂圆红枣茶
Decoction fruit tisane, from Guangxi, China.
Herbal tisanes
Longan and Red Date Tea is strongest on sweetness, smoothness and body. Typical tasting words: date, dried fig, honey, brown sugar, molasses. A traditional southern Chinese warming infusion described in classical dietary literature to calm the mind. Commonly served during wedding traditions and postpartum convalescence, as well as on cold winter days.
Also known as Guiyuan Hongzao Cha and Longan Jujube Tisane.
The profile
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Facts
- Origin
- Guangxi, China
- Plant
- Dimocarpus longan flesh, Ziziphus jujuba fruit
- Harvest
- late summer to autumn
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- very light
- Leaf
- dried fruit or root
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then shelling, then drying, then baking.
Caffeine
Longan and Red Date Tea is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 6.3 g | 95 to 100 °C | 10 min |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- cold_weather
- bedtime
- relaxing
- after_dinner
Pairs with pastry and dessert. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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