Denny and James review a black tea from typically white tea base material. This tea also comes from white tea specialists, Shang Tea.
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They are probably referencing the cultivar, I am guessing “da bai hao” cultivar which is usually used for white teas and they oxidized it like a black tea. Just how cultivar “long jing #43” is almost always used for green tea and “Shui Xian” usually is used for oolongs etc etc.
Hi Tea,
Thanks for stopping in and the comment. Information is much appreciated.
Cheers!
-James
Back at you guys, I have learned a lot from your postings. Still waiting on your lincang tasting from january too.
Keep up the good work
Thanks! It’s coming. Lincang maps & overview this Saturday followed by the report next Saturday.
Cheers!
-James
Hey guys,
I believe that this is a red tea fermented from traditional white tea varietals (da bai, da hao).
Hi Nick,
Thanks for the comment and the info!
Cheers!
-James