Christian Wicks
2y ago
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
- floral
- pepper
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring)
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- Type
- Black Tea
- Origin
- Yibin, Sichuan Province, China
- Cultivar
- Sichuan Small-Medium Leaf Cultivar
- Elevation
- 900-1100m
- Steeping instructions
- Gongfu style: 1g : 50ml, 90˚C/194˚F, 10s + 5s per infusion Highball glass: 1g : 100ml, 90˚C/194˚F
- Description
- Harvested in March 2021 and produced in Yibin, Sichuan, this tea is scented up to ten times with fresh jasmine, osmanthus, and gardenia flowers. For each 500 grams of Shangri Chord, it requires 100K flowers as the raw material. Combining flowers from different seasons with the intangible heritage technique of Chuan Hong Gong Fu, this tea gives unique and varying floral aroma between infusions. (From ShangriTea's product description). Chuan Hong Gong Fu is a province level intangible cultural heritage and one of the three major Gong Fu black teas along with that from Yunnan and Keemun.
Shipped in March 2022
Member posts
Katherine
2y ago
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
Another old one we had on hand and wanted to drink up! It's still good, though showing its age a bit with how quickly the black tea notes started fading.
- jasmine
- gardenia
- basil
Katherine
4y ago
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
The leaves are small and dark. The scent and taste are predominently jasmine for me. I could get an undercurrent of the geranium; I didn't pick up any osmanthus, unless that's what… more
- floral
- jasmine
- geranium
- cherry
- nectar
- honey
Christian
4y ago
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
- floral
- honey
- orchid
- fruity
TeaLogger
4y ago
I wonder how the tea ware affects the taste of the tea? I’m using what I had on hand, but am not sure if it’s worth it to invest in a proper Gongfu setup.
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
I love the taste, but the smell of jasmine, while a great smell, reminds me of porcelain 😅, so personally not my favorite. That being said, the tea body is full and a beautiful g… more
- jasmine
- sweet
Noah
4y ago
Realized I only used 2.5 grams but still had a lovely session! And more for next time :)
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
Maria
4y ago
One thing I’ve learned from sampling teas these last few months is that I quite enjoy floral reas, particularly when it uses Jasmine flowers. The flowers are just so complimentary to the taste of tea. Also if you haven’… more
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
Perfectly balanced between floral and tea notes. Tastes wonderful with chocolate.
- jasmine
- gardenia
- osmanthus
Maria
4y ago
Really needed the caffeine today because Daylight Savings Time has been kicking my butt. This tea was just what the doctor ordered—such a balanced flavor with just a hint of flowers. My brother got home from work in time… more
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
Quite a delicious tea with a lovely flavor.
- floral
Jade Falcon
4y ago
I’m really enjoying jasmine scented black teas. This is a very well balanced tea with little to no astringency and a wonderful flavor profile.
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group
Joanne
4y ago
Clear sweet aroma of jasmine in wet leaves, even after 4 steeps. Smooth and bright in throat. Taste lasted for 4 steeps, then cold brewed the leaves. Refreshing.
Chuan Hong Gongfu Floral Chord (2021 Spring) from Chuan Hong Group