{"product_id":"2018-honey-qian-liang-heicha","title":"2018 Honey Qian Liang Heicha","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:55px] grow overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] @[84rem]\/thread:pt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-72\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ee738d40-5f59-4d57-bbe3-e10c7623f406\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you combine one of China's most traditional dark teas with naturally honey-scented black tea?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou get something that's incredibly familiar... yet unlike anything you've tasted before.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique blend is made from \u003cstrong\u003e80% Qian Liang Heicha\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e20% Honey Black Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together the best qualities of both styles into one remarkably balanced cup. It has the \u003cstrong\u003ecomforting roasted nuttiness of Japanese houjicha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003enaturally honeyed sweetness of black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy, oily texture of aged heicha\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a subtle \u003cstrong\u003echocolatey minerality \u003c\/strong\u003ethat reminds us of \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi mountain oolong.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a tea that's hard to compare to just one category—which is exactly what makes it so enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of this tea is \u003cstrong\u003eQian Liang Tea (千两茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most famous heicha styles from \u003cstrong\u003eAnhua County in Hunan Province\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also known as \u003cstrong\u003eHua Juan Cha (花卷茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is famous not only for its flavor but also for the incredible craftsmanship behind its production. Traditionally, each finished tea log weighed an astonishing \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 liang (about 80 pounds)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the tea its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnhua's warm, humid climate, abundant rainfall, mineral-rich soils, and dense mountain forests create ideal conditions for producing and aging heicha. After processing, traditional Qian Liang Tea is hung outdoors for around 50 days, where it slowly matures under warm daytime sun, cool nights, natural evening dew, and constant mountain airflow before continuing its long aging journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Honey Black Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e portion contributes its signature sweetness naturally. Despite its name, no honey is added. The honey-like aroma develops during careful black tea processing through oxidation and roasting, creating a silky sweetness that lingers long after each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cup, you'll find aromas of \u003cstrong\u003esweet roasted wood \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003etoasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tea is wonderfully \u003cstrong\u003esilky\u003c\/strong\u003e with a good \u003cstrong\u003emedium body\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying notes of \u003cstrong\u003ehoneyed tapioca\u003c\/strong\u003e, gentle \u003cstrong\u003emalt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eclean minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, subtle \u003cstrong\u003emilk chocolate sweetness,\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003esoft woody earthiness\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels warm and comforting without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite things about this tea is how versatile it feels. If you can't decide whether you're craving the richness of a dark tea, the sweetness of a black tea, or the roasted comfort of houjicha, this tea somehow satisfies all three at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tea is conveniently compressed into \u003cstrong\u003esingle-session cubes (about 5.8–6g)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eeasy brewing at home, at work, or while traveling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tea cube (approximately 5.8–6g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–100ml gaiwan or teapot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204°F (95°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the cube a quick rinse before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seconds (to allow the cube to fully open)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext 5 infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 seconds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter the 5th infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 2–3 seconds per steep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith careful brewing, you'll enjoy \u003cstrong\u003earound 10 flavorful infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a richer cup during the later steeps, try filling your gaiwan only halfway with water while extending the steep time slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2097\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"4 Cubes","offer_id":49945385861363,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Cubes","offer_id":49945385894131,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Cubes","offer_id":49945385926899,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/2018-honey-qian-liang-heicha-9559964.jpg?v=1784615048","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/2018-honey-qian-liang-heicha","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}