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Black tea is the most widely consumed tea type in the world. Originating from Tongmuguan in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, during the mid-Ming Dynasty, black tea has been popular across the globe for over four hundred years, renowned for its iconic "red tea soup and red tea leaves" and its sweet and mellow taste.Adhering to the philosophy of "maintaining integrity and innovating," we delve into China's core high mountain tea regions, carefully selecting premium fresh leaves and strictly following the four traditional processes: withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying. Through the fascinating chemical reaction of tea polyphenol enzymatic oxidation, the tea sheds its greenish hue, giving birth to theaflavins and thearubigins, ultimately presenting you with this cup of warm, mellow, and inclusive black tea delicacy.Tasting Guide: How to Identify High-Quality Black Tea?Observing the dried tea: The tea leaves are tightly twisted and evenly shaped, with a heavy and solid body. The color is black and oily or alternating between brown and black, and high-quality tea often shows golden hairs.Observing the tea infusion: After brewing, the infusion appears red and bright, clear and transparent. A golden halo often forms where the cup wall meets the tea infusion, commonly known as the "golden circle". This is a sign of high-quality black tea.Taste: The entry is mellow and sweet, smooth and full, with minimal astringency. After swallowing, the lingering sweetness is evident, with a high and lasting aroma, free from any rough, aged, or sour taste.Observe the leaves: High-quality black tea leaves are soft and plump, with a uniform and bright red color; if the leaves appear dark, coarse, or bluish-green, the quality is likely to be poor.Brewing instruction: The best way to awaken black teaGood tea needs to be brewed with good water temperature and skillful technique to unleash its full potential;Warming cups and cleaning utensils: Using boiling water to scald and clean tea sets not only cleans them but also raises their temperature, which helps to bring out the rich aroma of black tea.Precise tea brewing: The recommended tea-to-water ratio is 1:30 to 1:50 (approximately 3-5 grams of tea leaves to 150ml of water), which can be adjusted slightly according to personal taste preference.Water temperature and tea infusion: It is generally recommended to use hot water at 85°C-90°C for brewing. Pour the water along the side of the cup, avoiding direct contact with the tea leaves. The first few infusions should be quick (about 5-10 seconds), and the subsequent steeping time can be appropriately extended to avoid a sour or astringent taste in the tea.Versatility and inclusivity: Black tea is highly versatile and inclusive. Apart from being enjoyed as a clear drink, it can also be customized by adding milk, honey, lemon, or fruits according to personal preference, resulting in afternoon tea drinks with diverse flavors.