2025 Qing Snake

In honor of the year of the Snake, we are proud to offer VolitionTea's "Qing Snake". a smooth 3 year aged lapsang "pinewood smoked" red tea aged 3 years from Fujian China in an exclusive economical 25g size.

From VolitionTea:

"The main production process of a lapsang red tea is withering, kneading, oxidizing, passing the red pot, and drying. A traditional lapsang is smoked in a structure called Qinglou 青楼, from the time of withering to ensure a cohesive and long lasting smoky quality. But the same traditional method also calls for a long resting period, or 退烟 (smoke reduction), so the smoky attribute is harmonious with the remaining flavor profile, typically longan, honey, and spice.

Qing Snake, produced by Xiao Yu Ping in 2021, went through the entire process in a brand new Qinglou, built specifically to benefit the entire Gankeng tea production collective. Xiao also moved the firebox from inside the structure to outside, thus eliminating fire hazards commonly occur in a traditional Qinglou structure.

Qing Snake is then set to rest for three years to achieve a balance between smokiness and 回甘 sweet aftertaste."

Producer: Xiao Yu Ping

Cultivar: Cai Cha

Processed on: May 1, 2021

Region: Gankeng, Fujian, China

Preparation:

+2 Minutes (+20 Secs per additional steep) - 212F/100C - 4 Grams/12oz

Rinse Recommended by VolitionTea

Note: As we offer this specific smaller size and price this tea is shipped in Workshop bags and does not include the Volition tube. It does however include the custom label designed by @Gentle.Oriental!

ABOUT VOLITION:  Led by Annie Xiang, VoiltionTea is a Chicago based tea company focused on sourcing the world's greatest Chinese teas while putting the farmers and their stories at the forefront. Through the pillars of Quality, Humility, and Sustainability Volition aims to put the farmer at the center of their message.