Canton Honey Premium Black Tea

Canton Honey Premium – Guangdong Red Tea with Natural Honey Sweetness (广东蜜香红茶)

High-Quality Small-Leaf Black Tea with a Delicate Floral–Honey Profile
Bright • Smooth • Naturally Sweet

A golden cup with floral brightness and honeyed warmth.

Canton Honey Premium (广东蜜香红茶) is a rare and elegant black tea from Guangdong Province, made from tender spring leaves of a local small-leaf cultivar. Crafted using traditional methods but without smoke or heavy roasting, it yields a liquor that is light, fragrant, and naturally sweet—reminiscent of wild honey, spring blossoms, and soft fruit.

Despite its smooth profile, it carries depth and body, offering a refined experience ideal for those who enjoy subtle sweetness and floral complexity in their red teas. A hidden gem of southern China.

Why You’ll Love Canton Honey Premium

• Naturally sweet and floral—no added flavoring or sugar
• Crafted from Guangdong small-leaf tea trees
• Smooth and clean with no bitterness or heaviness
• Gentle energy, elegant aroma, and honey-like finish
• A perfect black tea for quiet mornings or thoughtful sipping

Tasting Notes

• Wild honey, apricot, and gardenia blossom
• Silky body with notes of sugarcane, orchid, and red fruit
• Clean and mellow with lingering floral–mineral clarity
• Gently uplifting with a soft golden liquor

Tea Profile

• Type: Chinese Black Tea (Red Tea, 红茶)
• Style: Honey-Scented Black Tea (蜜香红茶)
• Origin: Guangdong Province, China
• Cultivar: Local Guangdong small-leaf variety
• Harvest: Spring 2025
• Craftsmanship: Hand-picked, twisted, naturally oxidized, and low-fired
• Appearance: Curled dark leaves with golden threads; light amber–gold liquor
• Collected: 2025

Processing

Canton Honey Premium is processed using a light-touch oxidation and drying technique to preserve the tender structure and delicate fragrance of the spring leaves:

1. Spring Plucking – One bud and one or two tender leaves
2. Withering – Natural withering under filtered sunlight
3. Rolling – Gentle twisting to release aromatic oils
4. Oxidation – Carefully monitored for balance and floral-honey depth
5. Drying – Low-heat final drying to maintain clarity and aroma

This process allows for a tea that is floral, naturally sweet, and exceptionally smooth.

Health Benefits

• Naturally uplifting and clean—supports calm mental clarity
• Low-acid and smooth—gentle on the stomach
• High in antioxidants and aromatic compounds
• Ideal for daily use or afternoon reflection

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–6 grams
• Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
• Rinse: Optional quick rinse (3–5 sec)
• Infusions:
• 1st: 20–25 sec
• 2nd: 30 sec
• 3rd–6th: Increase time gradually
• Tip: Use porcelain or glass teaware to preserve floral top notes

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
• Steep time: 2.5–3 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times
• Note: Best enjoyed plain to appreciate its natural sweetness

Cultural Context

While Guangdong is more widely known for Dan Cong Oolongs, certain red teas from this region—especially those made from small-leaf cultivars in misty, low-mountain gardens—are gaining recognition for their clean, honeyed character and graceful balance. This premium-grade version reflects the finesse of southern Chinese tea craftsmanship—light in body, rich in spirit.