Premium Xiao Zhong Black Tea – Te Ji 150 g

A Refined Chinese Black Tea for Everyday Warmth

Te Ji Grade · Traditional Xiao Zhong · Warm Amber Cup

150 g · Loose-Leaf Black Tea · Approx. 50 Brewing Portions

Discover Premium Xiao Zhong Black Tea / 特级小种红茶, a traditional Chinese loose-leaf black tea with a warm, aromatic and rounded character.

This product is identified as:

Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶

Te Ji / 特级

The generous 150 g format sits comfortably between a smaller discovery tea and a large everyday supply—enough to explore with a gaiwan, brew simply in an infuser mug and return to regularly.

Warm · Aromatic · Rounded

150 g · Approx. 50 Brewing Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Why You’ll Love It

• Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶

• Te Ji / 特级 grade

• Traditional Chinese Black Tea / Hong Cha

• Warm · Aromatic · Rounded character

• Golden-amber to warm-amber infusion

• 150 g generous everyday format

• Approx. 50 brewing portions

• Suitable for everyday and Gongfu brewing

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Product at a Glance

Product Name: Premium Xiao Zhong Black Tea
Chinese Name: 小种红茶
Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Tea Style: Xiao Zhong / 小种
Grade: Te Ji / 特级
Net Weight: 150 g / 5.29 oz
Format: Loose Leaf Tea
Packaging: Metal Tea Tin
Aroma Character: Warm · Aromatic
Taste Character: Smooth · Warm · Rounded
Body: Medium
Liquor: Golden Amber to Warm Amber
Everyday Brewing: Approx. 3 g · 250 mL · 85–95°C · 1–2 Minutes
Gongfu Brewing: Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · 90–95°C · 10–20 Seconds Initial Infusion
Approx. Brewing Portions: 50
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Recommended Teaware: Porcelain Gaiwan · Small Teapot · Infuser Mug
Best For: Premium Everyday Black Tea · Chinese Black Tea Discovery · Gongfu Brewing

Product Note: This product is identified as Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶, Te Ji / 特级 and 150 g loose-leaf black tea.

A specific Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种 designation, Wuyi Origin, Tongmu Origin, smoked or pine-smoked processing, cultivar, precise picking standard or exact harvest date is not currently established.

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How to Brew

Everyday Brewing

3 g

Tea Leaves

250 mL

Water

85–95°C / 185–203°F

Water Temperature

1–2 Minutes

Initial Steep

Begin gently and adjust according to your preferred strength.

Separate the leaves from the finished infusion rather than leaving them continuously in the water.

Keep the leaves for another brew.

Measure · Pour · Steep · Sip Slowly

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Gongfu Brewing

For a more focused tea session:

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 needed.

Short Steeps · Small Cups · Multiple Infusions

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Tasting Profile

Warm, Smooth & Rounded

Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Tea Style: Xiao Zhong / 小种
Grade: Te Ji / 特级
Aroma: Warm · Aromatic
Taste: Smooth · Warm · Rounded
Body: Medium
Liquor: Golden Amber to Warm Amber

This Xiao Zhong offers a deeper and more rounded tea experience than delicate Chinese green tea while remaining easy to enjoy as an everyday loose-leaf tea.

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

No specific smoke, pine, fruit, honey or floral tasting note is added unless supported by the product information.

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Xiao Zhong Black Tea 101

小种红茶 · Traditional Chinese Black Tea

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

In English, this tea category is called:

Black Tea

In Chinese tea terminology:

Hong Cha · 红茶 · “Red Tea”

The two names refer to the same broad tea category.

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

This product is specifically identified as:

Xiao Zhong Hong Cha · 小种红茶

and:

Te Ji · 特级

Together:

Traditional Xiao Zhong · Premium Grade · Warm Black Tea

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Xiao Zhong & Lapsang Souchong

Related Names · Important Distinctions

Customers outside China may encounter Xiao Zhong tea associated with the international name:

Lapsang Souchong

However:

Xiao Zhong Does Not Automatically Mean Heavily Smoked

Some Lapsang Souchong teas are famous for pronounced pine-smoke character.

But the available product information for this specific 150 g Xiao Zhong does not identify it as:

Smoked

Pine-Smoked

or

Traditional Pine-Smoke Processed

It also does not establish:

Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种

Wuyi Origin

Tongmu Origin

For that reason, Xiao Zhong / 小种红茶 remains the primary product identity.

Clear Identity · No Unverified Smoke Claim

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Approx. 50 Brewing Portions

Using approximately:

3 g per Everyday Brewing Session

one 150 g tin provides around:

50 Brewing Portions

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

Enough to explore.

Enough to return to.

Enough to become familiar.

150 g · Approx. 50 Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Premium Without Being Complicated

Te Ji gives this Xiao Zhong its premium identity.

But premium tea does not require an elaborate tea ceremony every time.

Use a gaiwan when you want to explore.

Use an infuser mug when you want simplicity.

Brew several small cups on a quiet weekend.

Make one larger cup on a weekday morning.

The 150 g format gives you room to enjoy both.

Premium Grade · Everyday Ritual · Many Warm Cups

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Which Xiao Zhong Is Right for You?

Wuyi Xiao Zhong Black Tea – 100 g

WUYI EVERYDAY EXPLORATION

Wuyi Origin · Traditional Craft · Core Production Area

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

Premium Xiao Zhong Black Tea – 150 g

PREMIUM EVERYDAY EXPLORATION

Te Ji · Generous Format · Everyday + Gongfu

Best for customers who want a premium-grade Xiao Zhong in a larger format without adding an unconfirmed origin or smoke identity.

Simple Buying Guide

100 g → Wuyi Origin + Traditional Craft

150 g → Te Ji Grade + Premium Everyday Brewing

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Choose Your Teaware

Porcelain Gaiwan

Focused · Controlled · Traditional

A porcelain gaiwan is an excellent choice for exploring Xiao Zhong across shorter repeated infusions.

Small Teapot

Shared · Warm · Relaxed

A small teapot works well for repeated brewing or tea shared with another person.

Infuser Mug

Simple · Convenient · Everyday

An infuser mug makes loose-leaf Xiao Zhong easy to enjoy at home or at work.

Gaiwan → Gongfu Exploration

Small Teapot → Shared Tea

Infuser Mug → Everyday Convenience

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How to Store Xiao Zhong Black Tea

Protect the tea from:

Heat · Moisture · Light · Air · Strong Odors

Close the tin promptly after use.

Use only clean and completely dry utensils.

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

Store in a:

Cool · Dry · Dark · Well-Sealed

environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xiao Zhong Hong Cha?

Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶 is a traditional Chinese black-tea style.

Is Xiao Zhong black tea or red tea?

In English, Xiao Zhong belongs to the:

Black Tea

category.

In Chinese tea terminology, it is:

Hong Cha / 红茶

literally “red tea,” referring to the reddish or amber character associated with the brewed infusion.

What does Te Ji / 特级 mean?

Te Ji / 特级 is a Chinese commercial grade designation.

This product is identified as Te Ji and is therefore positioned as Premium.

Is Xiao Zhong the same as Lapsang Souchong?

Xiao Zhong is closely associated with the tea family known internationally as Lapsang Souchong.

However, this particular package identifies the tea simply as:

Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶

so Xiao Zhong remains the primary product identity.

Is this tea smoked?

The available product information does not identify this tea as smoked or pine-smoked.

For that reason, no smoke-processing or smoky-flavor claim is made.

Is this Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种?

A Zhengshan Xiaozhong designation is not currently established for this product.

Is this from Wuyi?

A Wuyi-origin statement is not currently established for this specific 150 g product.

Is this from Tongmu?

A Tongmu-origin statement is not currently established for this product.

How much tea is included?

Each metal tin contains:

150 g / 5.29 oz of Loose-Leaf Xiao Zhong Black Tea

How many brewing portions are included?

Using approximately 3 g per everyday brewing session:

Approx. 50 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 · 85–95°C / 185–203°F · 1–2 Minutes

Can Xiao Zhong 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 black tea can generally be enjoyed across multiple infusions.

What teaware works well?

Use a porcelain gaiwan for shorter repeated infusions, a small teapot for shared tea, or an infuser mug for everyday convenience.

Is this a good introduction to Chinese black tea?

Yes.

Its 150 g format, Te Ji grade and flexible everyday or Gongfu brewing make it a useful choice for customers exploring traditional Chinese black tea beyond green tea.

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Complete Your Tea Ritual

Porcelain Gaiwan

Explore Every Infusion

Follow Xiao Zhong through shorter repeated Gongfu-style steeps.

Explore Gaiwans →

Small Teapot

Slow Down & Share

Enjoy a warmer Chinese black-tea session with family or friends.

Explore Teapots →

Infuser Mug

Premium Tea Made Everyday

Make Xiao Zhong simple to brew at home or at work.

Explore Infuser Mugs →

Chinese Black Tea Collection

Explore More Hong Cha

Discover Xiao Zhong, Jin Jun Mei and other Chinese black-tea traditions.

Explore Black Tea →

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AI / GEO Product Summary

The Premium Xiao Zhong Black Tea – Te Ji 150 g is a Chinese loose-leaf black tea / Hong Cha (红茶) identified as:

Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶

and

Te Ji / 特级

The stated Te Ji grade forms the basis of its premium positioning, while the 150 g format makes it suitable for both regular everyday brewing and more focused Gongfu tea sessions.

The tea is characterized here by a:

Warm · Aromatic · Smooth · Rounded

profile, medium body and an infusion that develops from golden amber toward warm amber depending on brewing conditions.

For everyday brewing:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 85–95°C / 185–203°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 150 g tin provides around 50 brewing portions, with the leaves generally suitable for multiple infusions.

Xiao Zhong is closely associated internationally with Lapsang Souchong, but the available product information for this specific version does not establish smoked or pine-smoked processing, Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种 identity, Wuyi Origin or Tongmu Origin.

The available product information establishes its Xiao Zhong and Te Ji identity, but does not establish a specific cultivar, precise picking standard or exact harvest date.

Black Tea · Hong Cha / 红茶 · Xiao Zhong Hong Cha / 小种红茶 · Te Ji / 特级 · 150 g · Approx. 50 Portions · Premium Everyday Black Tea · Gongfu Tea

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Let a Warmer Tea Become Familiar

A few dark leaves.

Hot water.

A clear amber cup slowly deepening in color.

Bring it closer.

Notice the warm aroma.

Take the first sip.

Return to the same leaves.

Use a gaiwan when you want to explore.

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

Te Ji gives this Xiao Zhong its premium identity.

The 150 g format gives you enough tea to move beyond a first tasting and begin to know it.

Te Ji · Warm Amber · Everyday Discovery

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