Hunan Black Tea
Hunan Hong Cha
Hunan black tea, known locally as Hunan Hong Cha, comes from the hills of central-south China and is less famous internationally than Keemun or Dian Hong.
Flavor Profile
What does Hunan Black taste like?
Hunan black tea, known locally as Hunan Hong Cha, comes from the hills of central-south China and is less famous internationally than Keemun or Dian Hong. The cup is smooth and sweet with notes of honey, dried fruit, and a gentle woody warmth, finishing clean with mild astringency. It is an easy everyday tea — straightforward, mellow, and forgiving across a range of brewing strengths and temperatures. A comfortable daily drinker rather than a showpiece.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Hunan, China
Hunan province produces a range of red teas, historically traded inland as well as exported.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Hunan Black
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Hunan Black
Typical brewed serving
Hunan Black is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–55 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Hunan Black Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Hunan Black tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Hunan Black tea?
Hunan black tea, known locally as Hunan Hong Cha, comes from the hills of central-south China and is less famous internationally than Keemun or Dian Hong. It is also known as Hunan Hong Cha.
Does Hunan Black tea have caffeine?
Yes. Hunan Black is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–55 mg per brewed serving.
What does Hunan Black tea taste like?
Hunan Black is known for a profile led by Sweet, Honeyed, and Fruity, with a medium body.
How do you brew Hunan Black tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 3–4 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Hunan Black tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Hunan Black; its profile centers on Sweet, Honeyed, and Fruity.