Pinglin Honey Black

Made by the same 70 year old hands as this year's classic Competition Bazhong, this bug bitten black tea is treated much the same as a Baozhong would be. Delicately picked and de-stemmed by hand, the uniform look to these dried leaves are different than most honey blacks, as is the taste. The oxidization is a definite 100%, bringing a strong and recognizable 'black teaness' to the brew, unlike many modern bug bitten teas that can have lower oxidization levels. The result is a strong, smooth, sweet, classic tasting Honey Black Tea reflecting the flavors from the past before fruit flavors became more popular. Dark and rich, this is a great one for those that might enjoy 'the way black tea used to taste'...

Elevation: 400m

Status: Conventional, Tested Safe

Cultivar: Qinxin 

Season: Summer 2026

Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch

Oxidation: 100%,

Region: Pinglin, New Taipei City

Recommend Brewing Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~95C water, 30, 40, 50 seconds then add 10-30 seconds to steeps to taste. Lasts 5-6 steeps.

Western Style Brewing: 3-5g per mug, 2-3 minute steeps.