Jingdong Shaihong: A Treasure from the Heart of Ancient Tea Trees
Red tea Jindong shaihong means that this tea was grown in Jindong County: Jindong Yi Autonomous County (Chinese: 景东彝族自治县, pinyin: Jǐngdōng Yízú zìzhìxiàn) is an autonomous county of the city of Pu'er, Yunnan Province (PRC). The word Shaihong (Chinese: 晒红, pinyin: Shài hóng) translated from Chinese literally means "tanned", that is, in other words, it is "sun-dried" tea. And although the material for the tea was pu-erh trees, the tea itself does not belong to pu-erh, but belongs to the category of red teas. This tea is famous for its rich taste, bright aroma and multifaceted beneficial properties.
History and origin
The history of Jindong Shaihong is closely linked to the ancient tea cultures of Yunnan. The puer trees on which this tea grows are considered to be among the oldest in the world. Due to the unique climate conditions and rich soil, tea grown in Jindong has special characteristics.
Taste and aroma
Jindong Shaikhong has a deep, rich taste with notes of dried fruits, nuts and light sweetness. The aroma of the tea is bright and multifaceted, with shades of wood resins, flowers and earth. The infusion has a beautiful amber color.
Beneficial properties
Jindong Shaikhong has a number of health benefits:
- Improving digestion: Promotes normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, accelerates metabolism.
- Tonic effect: Due to the high content of caffeine and other useful substances, tea invigorates and increases performance.
- Antioxidant properties: Protects the body's cells from the harmful effects of free radicals, slowing down the aging process.
- Positive effect on the cardiovascular system: Helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and strengthen blood vessels.
How to brew Jindong Shaikhong
In order to reveal the full taste and aroma of this tea, it is recommended to use the following recommendations:
- Water temperature: The optimal water temperature for brewing Jindong Shaihong is 95-100°C.
- Proportions: For one teaspoon of tea it is recommended to use 150-200 ml of water.
- Brewing time: First brew – 30-40 seconds, subsequent brews – 10-15 seconds longer.
- Utensils: For brewing, it is better to use a gaiwan or a small teapot made of clay or porcelain.
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Name in Chinese
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晒红 |
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Pinyin
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Jingdong shaikhong |
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English name
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Jingdong shaihong |
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Translation
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Jingdong Shaikhun |
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Tea variety
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Shai Hong |
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Country
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China |
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District
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Jingdong Yi Autonomous County |
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Provinces
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Yunnan (云南) |
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Habitat
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Цзиндун (景东, jǐngdōng) |
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It is a type of red tea from Yunnan province, and appeared on the market relatively recently, in 2014. A year later, the new product began to be actively discussed in the media, and a year later, almost every tea factory in the region presented its own version of shai hong.
