Eating in China
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Black tea leaves

Chinese name
红茶
Mandarin pinyin
Hóngchá

Oxidized tea leaves used for brewing and flavoring.

Type
Tea and herbal ingredients

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Processed leaves of the tea plant. Oxidation distinguishes black tea from green tea; leaves may be loose or packed into tea bags.

In the kitchen

Adds tea aroma and color to the seasoning liquid for tea eggs.

Leaf size and blends vary. The tea used for eggs varies by recipe; this is a general ingredient, rather than a specific branded drink.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有红茶吗?

Does this dish contain Black tea leaves?

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