S-CN-012
Lychee Black
荔枝红茶
Scented black, from Guangdong, China.
Scented and blended tea
Lychee Black is strongest on fruity, sweetness and smoothness. Typical tasting words: lychee, malt, honey, rose. Originating in Guangdong province, this classic export tea is traditionally scented with natural lychee juice and peel during final baking. A staple in Cantonese teahouses and export markets, frequently consumed alongside sweet pastries or chilled with ice.
Also known as Lizhi Hongcha, Lichee Black and Lychee Congou.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Guangdong, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. sinensis with Litchi chinensis fruit essence
- Harvest
- Summer harvest and processing
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- 85 to 100%
- Roast
- very light
- Leaf
- twisted
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- low
Made by: withering, then rolling, then oxidation, then drying, then scenting with lychee juice or peel, then baking.
Caffeine
A cup of Lychee Black carries a typical estimate of 45 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 to 60 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 90 to 95 °C | 3 min, 4 min, 5 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 5 g | 90 to 95 °C | Rinse, then 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 3 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- afternoon
- hot_weather
- social
Pairs with dim_sum, pastry and dessert. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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