Bhutan Samcholing Zang Ja Dark Tea
Zang Ja, Dark Tea, post-fermented tea from Samcholing, Bhutan.
Bhutan, the last kingdom in the Himalayas. The tea fields from which this tea comes are located near the summer palace of the second king and were originally planted in the 1950s. A collective of 34 women now run the farm, picking the tea by hand. This Post-fermented tea Himalayan style is locally used for "milk or butter tea" aka Suja. A mild velvety tea, pleasantly woody, fresh.
Text with photo: On August 30, 2024, the second day of training for the (Samdrupcholing Zangja Tshongley) Bhutan Green Tea community began. The community learned to make different types of tea with the Thai expert, Dr. Phatthanawan Chanrattanayothin from Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA). Photos: Bhutan Green-Tea (Samdrupcholing Zangja Tshongley Detshen)
| SKU | P-059 |
|---|---|
| Stock | Limited stock |
| Origin | --> BHUTAN |
| Harvest | 2023 |
| Brewing western | Post fermented tea:Use 2 grams of tea per cup (200ml) and brew hot, throw away the first brew, around 95°C, allow to steep for 2-3 minutes and infuse at least 3 times. |
| Brewing eastern | Use 3 grams of tea per 100ml of water, the water temperature is between 90 and 100 ° C and short steeps of around 10 seconds. It's best to use a small teapot or gaiwan. |
| Shelf life | Store this product cool, dark, dry and airtight; after a year the fresh taste develops into a more mellow taste. |