Red (Black) Daisi Tea

Red (black) Daisi Tea, which means “sunset” in Georgian, gets its name from the incredible sight of the mountains turning red as the sun goes down. It is harvested by hand only during the full moon, when the earth is very moist and rich in nutrients, promoting plant growth. It has notes of cocoa and honey, with a spicy accent. The body is round and enveloping on the palate, with very low acidity and a lovely, drinkable taste.

Tasting – Sight and smell

Red Daisi tea has medium-sized, whole and elegantly rolled leaves, with a color ranging from brown to coppery. On the nose, the infused leaves give off hints of roasted cocoa bean, malt, caramel, and baked fruit, with a hint of cherry and a finish of brown sugar. The liquor is bright and transparent, ranging from amber to a deeper orange as the infusions progress.

Tasting Notes

GONG FU CHA

The first infusion of Daisi red tea is sweet and delicate, with notes of cocoa and honey, as well as a very pleasant fruity hint. With subsequent infusions, the taste becomes more intense and releases the many toasty nuances that were already emerging on the nose: chocolate, caramel, rye bread crust, and the definite sweetness of brown sugar. In the last infusions, an intense hint of roasted cocoa bean emerges, combined with notes of baked fruit and a hint of fragrant wood. Persistence is good and the body is medium-textured and soft on the palate. No astringency, even with prolonged infusions, and no bitter taste.

Place of origin

Georgia

How to prepare

We strongly recommend infusing this tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a gaiwan or small teapot with a capacity of about 150 ml. Following this preparation, multiple infusions can be made with 5 grams of leaves that are useful for best tasting all the flavors of tea.

After a quick rinse of the leaves with water at a temperature of 95°C, an initial 10-second infusion can be made. Keeping the water at the same temperature, you can then continue to exploit the same leaves by adding more water and increasing the infusion time by 15 seconds each time (30 – 45 – 60…).

This tea has a longevity of 5 infusions.

The brewing time recommendations, however, can also be slightly adjust by your personal taste in order to obtain a strong or more delicate cup of tea.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.