At a glance
Hanshan Hong is a named black-tea brand and product series associated with Hanzhong in Shaanxi. It is not a synonym for every black tea grown in Hanzhong. The older collection connects its development with university and local tea-industry collaboration.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 汉山红 |
| Tea family | Black tea |
| Associated origin | Hanzhong, Shaanxi; the older account names Qingshu and Hongmiao in Nanzheng |
| Leaf form | Fine, tightly worked dark strands with golden hairs |
Taste and appearance
The retained comparison describes fine, tight, even strands with visible golden hairs, lustrous black dry leaf, bright red liquor and a rich, high, lasting fragrance. The cup is mellow, sweet and full, or sweeter and brisker in the next tier; infused material is red, bright and lively. These are inherited style descriptions, not TeaPlain tasting results or a verified national ranking.
The original liquor photograph is withheld because identical pixels were assigned to another tea name. Its named identity could not be confirmed; the original file is preserved.
The cover is the original dry-leaf illustration. These images are not TeaPlain tasting samples or proof of origin, grade, age, authenticity or image rights clearance.
Grade characteristics
This preserves the earlier Chinese edition’s sensory comparison. It is not a complete verified current standard table and does not grade your packet. Plant material, growing area, processing and grade are separate details. Decorative star rankings are omitted.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the grades.
| Feature | Extra grade | Grade 1 | Grade 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry-leaf shape | Fine, tight and even, visible golden hairs | Fine and tight, fairly even, visible golden hairs | Fine and tight, fairly even |
| Dry-leaf colour | Lustrous black | Lustrous black | Lustrous black |
| Liquor | Vivid red and bright | Vivid red, fairly bright | Red and bright |
| Aroma | Rich, high and lasting | Rich and high, fairly lasting | Rich, fairly lasting |
| Taste | Mellow, sweet and full | Mellow, sweet and brisk | Mellow |
| Infused leaves | Vivid red, bright and lively | Vivid red and bright, fairly lively | Bright, fairly lively |
This is the original three-tier sensory account, not a newly verified current brand specification or a first-class national quality certificate.
Names and origin
The old account specifies medium- and small-leaf material from Qingshu and Hongmiao in Nanzheng, Hanzhong. A university forum report independently records Hanshan Hong product-development work, while a Nanzheng vocational school’s own annual report identifies its cooperation with the Hanshan Hong brand. Those records support a named development and brand context; they do not certify the original claim of Hanzhong’s first premium Gongfu tea or one nationwide leading quality rank. The old account of a Qinba black-tea institute remains an attributed development account.
Everyday benefits
Brewed without added sugar, this is an ordinary tea drink that can be an alternative to sweetened drinks and contribute to fluid intake. It contains caffeine. These everyday properties do not establish that this named tea treats disease, lowers blood sugar or improves sleep. No TeaPlain clinical or brewing test is claimed here.
Who may enjoy this tea
It may suit someone interested in a Shaanxi black tea with a rich, sweet and mellow profile. A local research or brand story is useful context, but does not turn the tea into treatment for poor circulation, low immunity or high blood lipids.
When to take care
- Caffeine sensitivity or sleep problems: consider your total intake and timing if tea affects your sleep. A pale infusion is not a caffeine-free claim.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding or medicines: ask a clinician or pharmacist about your actual product, caffeine intake and relevant medicine instructions.
- Iron supplements: follow the medicine’s instructions about separating tea from the dose. Do not use tea as treatment for anaemia.
These are product and individual considerations, not a blanket ban based on traditional “hot” or “cold” labels, age, sex or a constitution category.
How to brew
Original prose: short gaiwan infusions
The earlier Chinese prose gives a white porcelain gaiwan, 1:20 tea-to-water ratio, 95–100°C / 203–212°F water and a 5-second pour after adding water. It does not specify a tea dose. The example below makes the ratio explicit; its amounts are an editorial illustration of the prose, not measurements inferred from the separate graphic.
| Detail | Original prose with an explicit ratio example |
|---|---|
| Tea | 5 g loose Hanshan Hong as an editorial example |
| Actual water | 100 mL / about 3.4 US fl oz, measured; 5 g at 1:20 |
| Vessel | Heat-safe porcelain gaiwan with room for the measured water and leaves |
| Water temperature | 95–100°C / 203–212°F |
| First infusion | 5 seconds, then decant completely; account for filling and pouring time |
| Leaves | Kept separate from the liquid after each pour |
Use your packet’s complete directions first. These inherited methods and editorial examples are awaiting hands-on testing. The earlier five-to-seven-infusion statement is not a guarantee of equal-strength cups. The prose does not specify a leaf rinse; any rinse shown in the separate image is not added silently to this version and is not a validated disinfection step. Let the drink cool enough to sip.
Read the original illustration separately
The inherited shared graphic gives 5 g, a nominal 110 mL gaiwan, 95–100°C / 203–212°F and about 5 seconds for each of the first three drinking infusions, then longer waits. Actual water is not stated; nominal capacity does not measure the prose’s 1:20 ratio. Preheating is not validated sterilisation, and a spring photograph is not a drinking-water certificate.
For ordinary teaware options, see brew without a gaiwan. Keep each complete method together instead of selecting temperature, dose and time from different preparations.
Adjust your cup
| What you notice | One change to try |
|---|---|
| Too strong, bitter or drying | Separate the liquid from the leaves; shorten contact time or use less tea next time |
| Weak or watery | Keep the measured water fixed and try a longer infusion before changing the leaf dose |
| Later infusions become stronger | Check whether liquid was left sitting with the leaves |
| Different from a flavour description | Compare the actual product and method; a description is not a promise for every cup |
Change one variable at a time. For a fuller sequence, see fix a disappointing first cup.
How to buy
Check the actual producer, brand, growing locality, harvest and packet grade. Ask whether the stated Qingshu or Hongmiao material applies to the lot. Do not treat the old first or first-class promotional language as an independently verified award or official ranking.
See buy your first Chinese tea for packet comparisons.
China price reference
Undated figures retained from the Chinese edition, in Chinese yuan (CNY). No original brand, batch, harvest or quotation date was recorded. These are not verified current retail quotes, a market average or manufacturer-suggested retail prices.
| Chinese-edition tier | CNY per 500 g (one jin) | Equivalent CNY per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Extra grade | 550 | 110 |
| Grade 1 | 300 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 250 | 50 |
Per 100 g is an arithmetic conversion, not a quoted packet. Do not infer a missing sensory or price tier. Compare actual growing area, style, harvest, roast, weight and channel. A currency conversion does not make a UK or US retail offer comparable to a China historical figure.
How to store
Original storage method
The earlier entry uses a sealed foil or kraft-paper pouch inside a closed, dry container such as a tin, kept cool, dry and away from light and smells. Its casual tea-table or bookshelf example assumes those conditions: use a suitable cupboard if a shelf is sunny or near steam. Reseal the inner pouch after taking tea. Plain paper without a moisture-resistant lining is not equivalent to a sealed foil pouch.
Its historical targets were below 25°C / 77°F and below 50% relative humidity, with a 24-month general shelf-life reference. These are legacy figures, not a freshly verified expiry date or a remaining-life prediction for an opened packet. The actual product label, seal and storage conditions take precedence. The earlier ordinary-storage method does not require refrigeration; follow any different instruction for your own product.
In a UK or US kitchen
Keep the packet away from the hob or stove, dishwasher steam, direct sun and spice containers. A decorative outer tin does not replace the inner seal. Keep a small daily portion separate if that helps resealing the main supply. Do not assume a long shelf life from the tea’s dark colour. For opened-packet handling, read storing an opened packet.
Origin, processing and history
The retained simplified map shows picking, withering, rolling, oxidation and drying. It does not establish one cultivar or a complete maker-specific factory schedule. The old university/local-industry development account is retained with its attribution; unverified first-in-Hanzhong and national quality superlatives are not adopted as facts.
Common questions
Is Hanshan Hong the generic name for all Hanzhong black tea?
This entry concerns the named brand and product series. A packet labelled Hanzhong black tea is not automatically the same product or maker. Check the actual producer, brand and origin rather than treating a place name and a brand as interchangeable.
Can I move one number from this recipe into a different vessel?
Keep leaf form, measured dose and actual water, temperature, timing and separation together. Nominal capacity or a fill fraction is not a measured ratio.
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Editorial notes and updates
Updated 16 October 2026. Valid original descriptions, sensory comparisons, prose and image methods, storage handling, China price figures and usable pictures are retained with their scope. Doubtful medical, ranking and exact historical claims are revised or omitted. Current full grade clauses and historical prices are not certified. Original Chinese-labelled graphics have English reading notes; no TeaPlain tasting or brewing test is claimed. Internal research and image audits record the decisions.