Jin Kong Que (Golden Peacock) Organic Black Tea 2011

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  • “This was a sipdown for me yesterday… what a good black tea this was, I could definitely see myself getting more of this. Love the sweet yam molasses type flavors, See previous notes for more details.” Read full tasting note
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Jing Mai, in Yunnan province, is the largest cultivated ancient tea tree area, with about 2000 acres of tea trees planted in the rainforest and surrounded by wildflowers. Three minority groups live there – the Bu Lang, Dai (Thai), and Hani. Each group has a very unique culture, but they all share a great respect for tea. They plant tea trees all over the mountain, and around the houses in their villages, at elevations from 1400 to 1600 meters (4600-5250 feet). The tea bushes in this area grow fewer tea buds than those in other areas, but they are larger and the quality of the tea is better due to the good soil and natural, pollution-free environment. The people of Jing Mai have a long history of producing puer tea, and have only started producing black tea in the last few decades.

Our Jin Kong Que (Golden Peacock) comes from the Dai people in Jing Mai, who cherish the peacock as their lucky animal. This tea is harvested in early April with a picking standard of one bud to one leaf. The family that produces Golden Peacock raises peacocks in their yard, and this tea was made to bring prosperity to their family and their village. This handmade black tea has a rich, sweet flavor and a roasted yam aroma, without even a hint of bitterness.

Tea Origin: Jing Mai, Yunnan Province, China
Tea Bush: Yunnan Big Leaves Tea Tree
Tea Master: Hu Tao
Harvest Time: early April
Picking Standard: one bud, one tender leaf

Brewing Guidelines
Teaware: 12 oz. glass, porcelain, or yi xing clay pot
Amount: 1 ½ Tbs of tea leaves
Water: boiling filtered water
Infusion: First infusion at least 1 ½ minutes. The leaves are good for 6 infusions. Add a little more time for each subsequent infusion.

About Seven Cups View company

Seven Cups is an American tea company based in Tucson, Arizona. We source traditional, handmade Chinese teas directly from the growers and tea masters who make them, and we bring those teas back from China to share with people everywhere.

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This was a sipdown for me yesterday…
what a good black tea this was, I could definitely see myself getting more of this. Love the sweet yam molasses type flavors, See previous notes for more details.

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200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec
Terri HarpLady

Yum! This sounds tasty, plus I love the name :D

Sil

put it on the list terri! hahaha

Terri HarpLady

That’s what I was thinking! I have their webpage open on my browser, but I’ll have to check it out later, as I need to get my butt off the chair & go DO SOMETHING! LOL

Sil

..and by list i meant spreadsheet

TeaBrat

I don’t think you’d be disappointed if you got some

Terri HarpLady

I knew what you meant, Sil :) GMTA!

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