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Xin Jin Xiaozhong (Small Grade "New Gold"): The Exquisite Taste of Chinese Tea
Xin Jin Xiaozhong (新金小种, pinyin Xīn jīn xiǎo zhǒng) is the name of a Chinese tea, which consists of three characters:
- 新(xīn) - new
- 金(jīn) - gold
- 小种(xiǎo zhǒng) - small variety
Thus, in Russian it can be translated as Small variety "New gold".
Xin Jin Xiaozhong is a special variety of Chinese red tea, prized for its unique aroma and deep flavor. Its name translates as "small new gold," hinting at its value and rarity. This tea is produced in Fujian Province, renowned for its high-quality teas.
Features of Xin Jin Xiaozhong tea
- Aroma: This dry tea has a warm, nutty, spicy aroma with notes of dried green peas and rye bread. After brewing, the aroma unfolds, acquiring a velvety spiciness with hints of wild honey and a slight nutty undertone.
- Flavor: The tea's flavor is rich and complex, with a subtle sweetness and a pleasant tartness. It warms the body and lifts the spirits.
- Infusion color: The infusion has a rich red-brown color.
- Effect: The tea has a tonic effect, improves mood, and promotes relaxation. It is excellent for daily consumption, especially during the fall and winter.
How to brew Xin Jin Xiaozhong
To fully appreciate the taste and aroma of this tea, we recommend following these guidelines:
- Water temperature: 90-95 degrees Celsius.
- Brewing time: First brew – 30 seconds, subsequent brews – 10-15 seconds longer.
- Amount of tea: 5-7 grams per 150 ml of water.
What goes well with Xin Jin Xiaozhong
This tea pairs beautifully with various desserts, fruits, and nuts. It can be enjoyed neat or with honey or lemon. Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong warms the entire body, promotes a positive mood, and has a moderately invigorating effect. It's perfect for daily tea drinking in the fall and winter, alone or with friends. It will appeal to lovers of balanced red teas, dark oolongs, and shu pu-erh.
Xin Jin Xiaozhong has a unique taste and aroma that is difficult to confused with other varieties. Rich in antioxidants and other beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on the body. Suitable for both amateurs classic red teas, as well as for those who prefer more refined and complex flavors. Its rich taste and aroma will allow you to savor every cup. and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Chinese tea ceremony.
The aroma of dry tea leaves is warm, nutty, and spicy, with playful notes of dried green peas and rye bread. After the first rinse, the tea opens up, acquiring a velvety, spicy aroma with hints of wild honey and a slight nutty undertone.
The first, second, and third steeps have a fairly dense, sweet and sour flavor, reminiscent of spiced honey bread. The taste is devoid of any harsh, overpowering smoky notes, demonstrating the strict adherence to production technology. By the fourth steep, a pleasant astringency becomes increasingly noticeable, with a slight bitterness and nutty, spicy undertones taking center stage.
The aftertaste is restrained and balanced, filling the entire mouth with its richness. The infusion is clean and clear, with a rich cinnamon color.
Lapsang Souchong tea is steeped for 6 times, gradually releasing its best flavors and slowly dissolving into bitter-tart tones.
This tea is best brewed in a 150 ml Yixing clay teapot or a porcelain gaiwan of the same capacity, using 5-7 g of dried leaves. Water should be at a temperature of 95-98°C.
Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong warms the entire body, promotes a positive mood, and has a moderately energizing effect. This tea is perfect for daily drinking in the fall and winter, alone or with friends. It will appeal to lovers of balanced red teas, dark oolongs, and shu pu-erh.
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Name in Chinese
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新金小种 (正山小种) |
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Pinyin
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xīn jīn xiǎozhǒng (zhèngshān xiǎozhǒng) |
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English name
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Xin jin xiaozhong |
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Translation
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Small variety "new gold" (Small variety from those very mountains) |
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Tea variety
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Lapsang Souchong |
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Country
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China |
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District
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Wuyi Mountains |
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Provinces
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Fujian (福建) |
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Habitat
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Уишань Баньян (武夷山半岩, wǔyíshān bànyán) |
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