Assam Hong Cha (FTGFOP*) or Assam Red Tea from India is a large leaf tea made from young leaves with a higher content of full-sized twisted tips.
*FTGFOP (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) is an exceptionally high quality FOP tea.
Taste and aroma
The taste is quite bright, berry and honey without dark astringency. Dense, strong flavor with a main berry-sweet note and a citrus-sour aftertaste. Simple, but clear and substantial. More interesting aromas float along the brew and swirling leaves. The bottom of the saw is sweet, but simple.
A simple Indian tea for the more discerning.
Effects
It stimulates the blood and warms up the body. It fully fulfills its function as a concise budget red. And sometimes you don't want more.
How to brew
1) Brew in a gaiwan. You will need good water of 80-85°C and time. Do not overflow the first brew. Hold the second pour for 10 seconds, increase the next by 10-15 seconds each. In general - sense.
2) Boiling in a glass kettle on a gas burner or stove. Most important - do not bring the tea to a boil, but steep it in water at a high temperature (80°C) for about 3 minutes.
3) In a glass or thermos. Pour 2 grams of red tea over 85°C water and let stand for 3-5 minutes.