This fragrant and smooth Chinese black tea is Osmanthus Black Tea (桂花红茶), a naturally scented tea made by blending high-quality black tea leaves with dried osmanthus blossoms. Produced in China, this tea combines the richness of traditional Chinese black tea with the delicate floral sweetness of osmanthus flowers, long prized in Chinese tea culture for their honeyed aroma.
During production, the black tea is carefully scented with real osmanthus flowers, allowing the leaves to absorb their natural fragrance without overpowering the base tea. When infused, Osmanthus Black Tea produces a clear, amber liquor with a smooth, mellow body, gentle maltiness, and a distinctive floral sweetness reminiscent of apricot and honey. Balanced and comforting, it is an excellent everyday black tea with an elegant aromatic lift.
Tasting Details
Flavour: Smooth and mellow with gentle malt, soft sweetness, and a light floral finish.
Aroma: Sweet and fragrant with notes of honey, apricot, and warm florals.
Infusion Colour: Clear amber to deep golden brown.
Specification
Caffeine Level: Moderate
Antioxidant Level: High
Production process: Handpicked black tea, traditionally oxidised and naturally scented with osmanthus flowers.
Leaf Appearance: Dark twisted black tea leaves blended with golden osmanthus blossoms.
Origin: Guilin 桂林, Guangxi 广西, China
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal the packaging between uses.
How to Brew
Use one teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person you are brewing tea for.
Use freshly boiled water at around 95–100°C.
Steep for 2–3 minutes according to taste.
Reuse the leaves a further 1–2 times by simply adding more hot water.
