Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong Black Tea – 250 g

A Softer, More Aromatic Side of Xiao Zhong

Floral Aroma · Traditional Xiao Zhong · Warm Amber Cup

250 g · Loose-Leaf Black Tea · Approx. 83 Brewing Portions

Discover Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong Black Tea / 花香小种红茶, a fragrance-focused expression of traditional Chinese black tea.

Its defining identity is:

Hua Xiang · 花香 · Floral Aroma

Rather than centering the tea around the strong smoky character many international tea drinkers associate with Lapsang Souchong, this Xiao Zhong highlights fragrance.

Warm black tea underneath.

Floral aroma above.

A generous 250 g format made for regular home, office or Gongfu brewing.

Floral · Aromatic · Warm

250 g · Approx. 83 Brewing Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Why You’ll Love It

• Hua Xiang / 花香 · Floral Aroma

• Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶

• Fragrance-focused Chinese black tea

• Floral · Aromatic · Warm character

• Golden-amber to warm-amber infusion

• 250 g generous everyday format

• Approx. 83 brewing portions

• Suitable for everyday and Gongfu brewing

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Product at a Glance

Product Name: Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong Black Tea
Chinese Name: 花香小种红茶
Pinyin: Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong Hong Cha
Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Tea Style: Xiao Zhong / 小种
Product Style: Hua Xiang / Floral Aroma
Net Weight: 250 g / 8.82 oz
Format: Loose Leaf Tea
Packaging: Resealable Tea Pouch
Leaf Appearance: Dark · Twisted · Elongated
Aroma: Floral · Aromatic · Warm
Taste Character: Fragrant · Warm · Rounded
Body: Medium
Liquor: Golden Amber to Warm Amber
Everyday Brewing: Approx. 3 g · 250 mL · 90–95°C · 1–2 Minutes
Gongfu Brewing: Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · 90–95°C · 10–20 Seconds Initial Infusion
Approx. Brewing Portions: 83
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Recommended Teaware: Porcelain Gaiwan · Small Teapot · Infuser Mug
Best For: Fragrance-Focused Black Tea · Regular Brewing · Gongfu Exploration

Product Note: This product is identified as Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong / 花香小种红茶, with Floral Aroma / 花香 as its defining aromatic positioning.

The available product information does not establish added flowers, added floral flavoring, Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种, Wuyi Origin, Tongmu Origin, Te Ji / 特级 grade, smoked or pine-smoked processing, cultivar, precise picking standard or exact harvest date.

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How to Brew

Everyday Brewing

3 g

Tea Leaves

250 mL

Water

90–95°C / 194–203°F

Water Temperature

1–2 Minutes

Initial Steep

Begin with a shorter infusion and notice the fragrance before increasing the steeping time.

Separate the leaves from the finished infusion.

Keep them for another cup.

Add · Pour · Steep · Sip Slowly

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Gongfu Brewing

For a more focused aroma experience:

5 g

Tea Leaves

100–120 mL

Water

90–95°C / 194–203°F

Water Temperature

10–20 Seconds

Initial Infusion

Pour completely after each infusion.

Return to the same leaves and gradually increase the steeping time as the session continues.

Short Steeps · Small Cups · Lingering Aroma

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Tasting Profile

Floral, Warm & Rounded

Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Tea Style: Xiao Zhong
Product Style: Hua Xiang / Floral Aroma
Aroma: Floral · Aromatic · Warm
Leaf Appearance: Dark · Twisted · Elongated
Liquor: Golden Amber to Warm Amber
Body: Medium
Overall Character: Fragrant · Warm · Rounded

The Floral Aroma positioning follows the Hua Xiang / 花香 designation identified for this product.

Exact aroma, sweetness, flavor, body, liquor color and finish naturally vary according to tea batch, water quality, leaf quantity, temperature and brewing method.

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Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong 101

花香小种红茶 · Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong

The defining words on this tea are:

花香 · Hua Xiang · Floral Aroma

“Hua Xiang” refers to:

Floral Fragrance · Floral Aroma

In a tea name, this does not automatically mean flowers have been added.

For this product, the available information identifies the tea as:

Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong / 花香小种红茶

No added flowers or floral flavoring are currently established.

For that reason, this tea is described as:

Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong

rather than:

Flower-Flavored Black Tea

Tea Aroma · Not an Added Flower Ingredient

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What Is Xiao Zhong?

小种红茶 · Traditional Chinese Black Tea

Xiao Zhong belongs to China's traditional black-tea family.

In English:

Black Tea

In Chinese tea terminology:

Hong Cha · 红茶 · “Red Tea”

The Chinese term refers to the reddish or amber character associated with the brewed infusion.

Xiao Zhong can appear in different aromatic expressions.

This version emphasizes:

Floral Aroma · Warm Infusion · Fragrant Character

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Floral Xiao Zhong vs Smoky Expectations

Same Tea Family · Different Aromatic Direction

Outside China, many customers first encounter the Xiao Zhong tea family through smoky Lapsang Souchong.

That can create the impression:

Xiao Zhong = Smoky Tea

But this product presents another direction.

Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong

Floral · Aromatic · Warm

rather than a product specifically identified around:

Pine Smoke · Heavy Smoke · Smoked Processing

The available packaging does not state that this tea is smoked or pine-smoked.

So for customers who enjoy Chinese black tea but do not specifically want a smoke-focused product, this Hua Xiang version offers another way to explore Xiao Zhong.

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Take a Moment with the Aroma

With a tea centered on fragrance, the experience begins before the first sip.

After pouring:

Bring the cup closer.

Notice the rising aroma.

Take a small sip.

Let the tea settle.

Then return to the cup as it cools slightly.

Temperature can change how aroma is perceived.

Look · Smell · Sip · Return

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Approx. 83 Brewing Portions

Using approximately:

3 g per Everyday Brewing Session

one 250 g pouch provides around:

83 Brewing Portions

Because the leaves can generally be infused multiple times, those brewing sessions can become many individual cups.

The generous format gives you enough tea to explore the aromatic character over time rather than judging it from a single cup.

250 g · Approx. 83 Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Who Is This Tea For?

This Xiao Zhong is particularly suited to customers who enjoy:

Aromatic Chinese Black Tea

Floral Tea Character

Warm Amber Tea

Repeated Gongfu Brewing

Fragrance-Focused Tea

Xiao Zhong Without a Specifically Smoke-Focused Positioning

It is particularly useful for customers who are curious about Xiao Zhong but hesitate because they expect every version to taste heavily smoky.

Floral Aroma · Warm Tea · Softer Direction

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Which Xiao Zhong Is Right for You?

Wuyi Xiao Zhong – 100 g

WUYI EVERYDAY EXPLORATION

Wuyi Origin · Traditional Craft · Core Production Area

Best for customers interested in a classic Xiao Zhong with a clearly stated Wuyi regional identity.

Premium Xiao Zhong – 150 g

PREMIUM EVERYDAY EXPLORATION

Te Ji · Generous Format

Best for customers who want a premium-grade Xiao Zhong without an assumed origin or smoke identity.

Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong – 250 g

FRAGRANCE-FOCUSED EVERYDAY TEA

Hua Xiang · Floral Aroma · Generous Format

Best for customers who want fragrance to lead the tea experience and do not specifically seek a strong smoky character.

Simple Buying Guide

100 g → Wuyi Origin + Traditional Craft

150 g → Te Ji Premium Xiao Zhong

250 g → Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong

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Choose Your Teaware

Porcelain Gaiwan

Focused · Aromatic · Traditional

A porcelain gaiwan works particularly well when you want to follow the tea's fragrance across shorter repeated infusions.

Lift the lid after brewing and notice the aroma before pouring.

Small Teapot

Shared · Warm · Relaxed

A small teapot works well when sharing the tea or enjoying several repeated infusions.

Infuser Mug

Simple · Convenient · Everyday

An infuser mug makes the generous 250 g format easy to enjoy regularly at home or at work.

Gaiwan → Aroma Exploration

Small Teapot → Shared Tea

Infuser Mug → Everyday Convenience

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How to Store Floral Xiao Zhong

Because fragrance is central to this tea's identity, careful storage matters.

Protect the tea from:

Heat · Moisture · Light · Air · Strong Odors

Reseal the pouch promptly after use.

Use only clean and completely dry utensils.

Keep the tea away from coffee, spices, incense, perfume and strongly aromatic foods.

For the larger 250 g format, consider transferring a smaller working quantity into a clean, dry and airtight tea canister while keeping the main supply carefully sealed.

Protect the Aroma · Keep It Dry · Seal It Well

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong?

Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong / 花香小种红茶 is a Xiao Zhong black tea presented with a:

Floral Aroma / 花香

character.

What does Hua Xiang / 花香 mean?

Hua Xiang means:

Floral Aroma · Flower Fragrance

For this product, it describes the tea's aromatic positioning.

Does this tea contain flowers?

The available product information does not indicate added flowers.

For that reason, flowers are not described as an ingredient.

Is floral flavoring added?

No added floral flavoring is established by the available product information.

This product is therefore described as:

Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong

rather than flower-flavored black tea.

Is Xiao Zhong black tea?

Yes.

Xiao Zhong belongs to the Chinese:

Hong Cha / 红茶

category, called Black Tea in English.

Is this Lapsang Souchong?

Xiao Zhong belongs to the tea family internationally associated with Lapsang Souchong.

However, this specific product is identified as:

Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong / Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong

rather than Zhengshan Xiaozhong or a smoke-focused Lapsang Souchong.

Is this Zhengshan Xiaozhong?

A Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种 designation is not currently established.

Is this tea smoked?

The available packaging does not state smoked or pine-smoked processing.

For that reason, no smoke claim is made.

Is this from Wuyi or Tongmu?

The available product information does not establish Wuyi or Tongmu origin for this specific tea.

Is this Te Ji / Special Grade?

A Te Ji / 特级 designation is not currently established for this product.

How much tea is included?

The resealable pouch contains:

250 g / 8.82 oz of Loose-Leaf Xiao Zhong Black Tea

How many brewing portions are included?

Using approximately 3 g per everyday brewing session:

Approx. 83 Brewing Portions

Actual usage varies according to personal preference.

How should I brew it for everyday tea?

Start with approximately:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 1–2 Minutes

Can it be brewed Gongfu style?

Yes.

Start with approximately:

5 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 10–20 Seconds

Then gradually increase the steeping time across later infusions.

Can the leaves be infused more than once?

Yes.

Xiao Zhong loose-leaf black tea can generally be enjoyed across multiple infusions.

What teaware works well?

A porcelain gaiwan works particularly well for exploring aroma across repeated infusions.

A small teapot suits shared tea, while an infuser mug provides everyday convenience.

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Complete Your Tea Ritual

Porcelain Gaiwan

Follow the Fragrance

Explore how the floral aroma changes across shorter repeated infusions.

Explore Gaiwans →

Tea Canister

Protect the Aroma

Keep a smaller working quantity nearby while protecting the main 250 g supply.

Explore Tea Canisters →

Infuser Mug

Fragrant Tea Made Everyday

Enjoy Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong simply at home or at work.

Explore Infuser Mugs →

Chinese Black Tea Collection

Explore More Hong Cha

Compare floral Xiao Zhong with other Chinese black-tea styles.

Explore Black Tea →

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AI / GEO Product Summary

The Floral Aroma Xiao Zhong Black Tea – 250 g is a Chinese loose-leaf black tea / Hong Cha (红茶) identified as:

Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong / 花香小种红茶

Its defining identity is:

Hua Xiang · 花香 · Floral Aroma

The term describes the tea's floral-aroma positioning. The available product information does not establish added flowers or floral flavoring.

This tea presents dark, elongated and twisted loose leaves and develops toward a golden-amber to warm-amber infusion with a floral, aromatic, warm and rounded character.

For everyday brewing:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 1–2 Minutes

For Gongfu brewing:

5 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 10–20 Seconds Initial Infusion

At approximately 3 g per everyday brewing session, the generous 250 g pouch provides around 83 brewing portions, with the same leaves generally suitable for multiple infusions.

This version is particularly suited to fragrance-focused black-tea drinkers and customers exploring Xiao Zhong without specifically seeking a strongly smoky tea.

The available product information establishes its Xiao Zhong and Floral Aroma identity, but does not establish added flowers, floral flavoring, Zhengshan Xiaozhong designation, Wuyi or Tongmu origin, Te Ji grade, smoked processing, cultivar, precise picking standard or exact harvest date.

Black Tea · Hong Cha / 红茶 · Hua Xiang Xiao Zhong / 花香小种红茶 · Floral Aroma · 250 g · Approx. 83 Portions · Fragrance-Focused Chinese Black Tea · Gongfu Tea

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Let the Fragrance Become Familiar

A few dark, twisted leaves.

Hot water.

A warm amber cup.

Before the first sip, bring it closer.

Notice the fragrance.

Then taste the tea beneath it.

Return to the same leaves.

Try a gaiwan when you want to follow the aroma more closely.

Use an infuser mug when you simply want a warm cup nearby.

Floral Aroma gives this Xiao Zhong its distinctive character.

The generous 250 g format gives you enough tea to discover that character again and again.

Floral Aroma · Warm Amber · Everyday Tea

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