So naturally sweet and caramelicious! The first steep was a darker, chewy caramel, and this second one is sweeter and yes, milky – in that coating in your mouth sort of way. I used 200 degree water and a 4 minute first steep time – thinking about maybe trying boiling and 5 minutes next time to see if I get more or less caramel. I didn’t get any pepper and am wondering if it’s my slightly cooler than boiling temp and shortish steep time, too. I think I was a little too conservative!! My third steep is a little weak, but still enjoyable.
I’m glad to add another amazing-with-nary-an-additive black tea to my at-work arsenal, and look forward to playing with the steep time and water temp a bit!
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Mmmm I love this tea. I’m a huge fan of teas such as this one that taste of caramel and other notes without any additives.
I did not get any pepper either. However, I really liked the chocolate and caramel notes and actually prefer my Golden Monkey without them. I will drink a ‘plain’ Yunnan when I want the spice/peppery finish.
LauraR – Do you have a plain Yunnan that you like a lot? I’m on the lookout! I had a sample of Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea Yunnan and I loved the combo of burnt caramel and pepper. Sadly it was a limited edition tea, and I’m looking for something else like it.
Mmmm I love this tea. I’m a huge fan of teas such as this one that taste of caramel and other notes without any additives.
I did not get any pepper either. However, I really liked the chocolate and caramel notes and actually prefer my Golden Monkey without them. I will drink a ‘plain’ Yunnan when I want the spice/peppery finish.
LauraR – Do you have a plain Yunnan that you like a lot? I’m on the lookout! I had a sample of Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea Yunnan and I loved the combo of burnt caramel and pepper. Sadly it was a limited edition tea, and I’m looking for something else like it.