Exquisitely Buddy Black Tea
The Cheng Family’s Reserve harvest is made almost entirely from tiny golden buds even smaller than Wuyishan’s prized Jin Jun Mei buds. Notes of candied rose, brown sugar, and orange confit.
Qimen is famous specifically for it’s tiny buddy black teas like this one. It takes an incredible amount of labor to pick enough buds for even one pound of Reserve Qimen, but the results are so exquisite that Master Cheng shares it as his pride and joy every year. The buddy quality gives this tea a very thick feeling on the palate and potent, powerful flavor and aroma.
Tasting Profile
floral – candied rose
savory – brown sugar, steamed bun
spice – lacquered rosewood, cardamom
fruit – orange confit
texture – thick, tingling