China Black Special

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Chinese Black Tea
Flavors
Bread, Honey, Malt
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
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Average preparation
Boiling 3 min, 30 sec 8 oz / 236 ml

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  • “Another fantastic Chinese black tea from TeaSource! This one is very similar to Golden Snail from Whispering Pines: tightly curled black leaves with tons of golden tips that give off a rich, malty...” Read full tasting note
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  • “I’m still pretty new to black teas, but I was pleased with this. It wasn’t overly strong and had a bit of sweetness and body that I like. The tea leaves are curled as in the description, with...” Read full tasting note
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These tightly curled golden leaves yield a cup that is very rich and smooth, with a hint of a dark cocoa/caramel note. Sometimes called Golden Snail, this tea is almost never seen in the west.

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Another fantastic Chinese black tea from TeaSource! This one is very similar to Golden Snail from Whispering Pines: tightly curled black leaves with tons of golden tips that give off a rich, malty scent. It has a dense, chewy flavor with notes of baked bread and honey. It can be re-steeped multiple times before it starts losing it’s flavor. I don’t love it quite as much as their Golden Mao Feng, but it’s definitely a lovely option and very affordable!

Flavors: Bread, Honey, Malt

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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I’m still pretty new to black teas, but I was pleased with this. It wasn’t overly strong and had a bit of sweetness and body that I like. The tea leaves are curled as in the description, with enough tip to be noticeable at first glance. Makes for an excellent tea to enjoy throughout the day.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec

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