A spectacular plucking of Yunnan, composed almost entirely of very long golden tips.
This exceptional tea is to black tea what the Silver Needle is to white tea: an essential for all lovers of fine teas.
The infused leaf has a powerful, deep aroma, with almost meaty, truffle-like notes of damp earth and rich foliage. The liquor is dark, almost black, and its full, generous fragrance evokes cocoa. Undoubtedly the best of the Yunnans.
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A spectacular plucking of Yunnan, composed almost entirely of very long golden tips.
This exceptional tea is to black tea what the Silver Needle is to white tea: an essential for all lovers of fine teas.
The infused leaf has a powerful, deep aroma, with almost meaty, truffle-like notes of damp earth and rich foliage. The liquor is dark, almost black, and its full, generous fragrance evokes cocoa. Undoubtedly the best of the Yunnans.
A very high quality black China tea, it will stun black tea lovers with its complex, powerful aroma.
Origin: China
Tea color: black
Steeping Time: 3’-5’
Water temperature: 185°F
Dry leaves
Appearance: a spectacular plucking made up exclusively of very long golden buds.
Scents: an animal note is joined by the honey and floral fragrances of Yunnan
Brewed leaves (infusion)
Color: very dark brown
Scents: the undergrowth and animal notes dominate (wet wicker, leather)
Liquor
Color: almost black
Texture in the mouth: evokes velvet with a delicate astringency
Flavor: a touch of bitterness
Aromas: wonderfully rich! Wicker, mushroom, truffle, tobacco, mocha, beeswax, leather… just a few of the notes offered by this type of tea
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: full and well balanced, the aromas remain in the mouth for many minutes after the last mouthful.
