Product Overview
Fei Zi Xiao black tea is one of the small species of Lapsang Souchong. This is a very rare tea even in the production area of ___ong Mu Guan. The landscape of mountain streams gorges rich in limestone, clean air and rainfall produce teas that are rich in mineral qualities and highly aromatic in flavor. The production of this premium black tea is very limited every spring. Each tea leave has absorbed the essence of its surrounding beautiful natural environment.
“Fei Zi Xiao” is also known as “The Concubine Smiles”. It is so-called because the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Tang Ming Huang ordered relay houses to transport this perishable fruit fresh from the south of China to the palace in the north for the enjoyment of his beloved concubine, Yang Gui Fei. Therefore, this particular kind of lychee, favored by Yang Gui Fei, is named “Fei Zi Xiao” because it makes the concubine smile. Fei Zi Xiao is a black tea, named because of its unique lychee fragrance and taste similar to lychee.
Fei Zi Xiao is another high-end black tea developed after Jin Junmei. It is a black tea with a unique flavor formed by picking fresh Wuyishan tea with one bud, two leaves or three leaves as raw material, through withering, rolling, fermentation, drying and other processes.
Fei Zi Xiao leaves are large, twisted and dark, with a rough appearance that is in contrast with the tea's delicate yet complex taste. The finished tea leaves are thick and black and when steeped in hot water produce a bright reddish-orange cup of tea. It exhibits a wild floral fragrance, a clean smooth and delicate flavor with a delightful aroma of lychee, and an aftertaste that is sugar-cane sweet and lasts for many brews.
Brewing Guide: To brew Gongfu tea, first put dry tea leaves (ratio leaves to water, 1:30) in teapot, then pour 95°C boiled water into the teaware. standard steeping time is 30 seconds. With a short steeping time the tea will be light and sweet, perfect to drink plainly. Once the ideal brewing time has been reached, the leaves should be removed to prevent further steeping. This tea can be brewed for several rounds.