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Jingdong Shaihong: A Treasure from the Heart of Ancient Tea Trees
Jingdong Shaihong red tea means that this tea was grown in Jingdong County: Jingdong Yi Autonomous County (Chinese: 景东彝族自治县, pinyin: Jǐngdōng Yízú zìzhìxiàn) is an autonomous county in Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, China. The word Shaihong (Chinese: 晒红, pinyin: Shài hóng) literally means "tanned" in Chinese, meaning "sun-dried" tea. Although the tea is made from pu'er trees, the tea itself is not considered a pu'er tea, but rather a red tea. This tea is renowned for its rich flavor, vibrant aroma, and multifaceted health benefits.
History and origin
The history of Jingdong Shaihong is closely linked to the ancient tea cultures of Yunnan. The pu-erh trees on which this tea grows are considered among the oldest in the world. Thanks to the unique climate and rich soil, tea grown in Jingdong possesses distinctive characteristics.
Taste and aroma
Jingdong Shaihong boasts a deep, rich flavor with notes of dried fruit, nuts, and a subtle sweetness. The tea's aroma is vibrant and multifaceted, with hints of wood resin, flowers, and earth. The infusion has a beautiful amber color.
Beneficial properties
Jingdong shaikhong has a number of health benefits:
- Improved digestion: Promotes normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and accelerates metabolism.
- Tonic effect: Due to the high content of caffeine and other beneficial substances, tea invigorates and increases productivity.
- 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 Jingdong Shaikhong
To reveal the full flavor and aroma of this tea, it is recommended to use the following recommendations:
- Water temperature: The optimal water temperature for brewing Jingdong Shaikhong 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.
