Red tea Charlotte, Georgia, A, 2025

Georgian red tea with the aroma of apple pie.

Long, longitudinally twisted, russet-brown leaves with a bright, citrusy, refreshing aroma of lemon, Antonovka apples, and blackberries. When warmed, the leaves develop a caramel-biscuit accent.

The infusion is brick-red in color with the characteristic aroma of homemade apple pastries. The flavor is juicy, warm, fiery, and slightly sweet and sour: green apples, cinnamon, and a sugary, biscuit-like note, just like a real charlotte, but also with notes of currant leaf and ripe melon. A citrus-like tartness is noticeable, characteristic of red Georgian teas. The tea has a cozy and warming taste, with a slight tannin viscosity. The aftertaste is sour and floral.

A wonderful tea, comparable to many Chinese teas, cozy and fragrant. It warms and lifts the mood well, calms and gives a soft tone, as if hugging you with a warm blanket.

How to brew

Steaming

• Teaware: clay or ceramic teapot, gaiwan
• Water: 90-95°C
• Ratio of dry tea leaves: 6-7 g per 100 ml water

Brew in short infusions of 10-15 seconds, gradually increasing the time by 5-10 seconds.
The flavor remains consistent over 7-8 infusions.

Infusion method

• Teaware: clay or ceramic teapot
• Water: 90-95°C
• Ratio of dry tea leaves: 2 g per 250 ml of water

Infuse for 3-4 minutes