“You know how I know I really love a tea? When it’s my first choice, several times a week. That’s how it’s been for me with Ancient Gold. When I first tried it, it struck me as a very good black...” Read full tasting note
“My Firefox crashed and I lost my notes. Blerg. Was just typing as I sipped so I really don’t know what all I wrote. Something along the lines of: Stout, smooth, thick, sweet, malty with...” Read full tasting note
“Wow, I can’t believe that I’m the first one logging this one! I think this tea just cemented Samovar in my mind as one of those must-order-from companies. I’m serious. The dry leaves are beautiful...” Read full tasting note
“Had this one again last night. After sampling some other yunnans, most notably the Leafspa’s yunnan, this one is missing a peppery note. But it is bold w/no astringency….And definitely more...” Read full tasting note
Origin: Yunnan, China
Flavor Profile: Deep and malty with hints of baked, bittersweet chocolate and raisin sugar. Lightly roasted body with a slightly sweet finish. A very balanced infusion: smooth black without milk and sugar. Brew it dark and its a real delight with milk and sugar.
Tea Story: This is a classic black tea from our friends on Jingmai Mountain, who wild-craft tea leaves from 40-foot tall trees. The women pick the tea, the men process it. Because it is certified Fair Trade, a portion of the cost of the tea goes directly back to the community. This tea is a blend of evenly cut leaves and big golden buds.
Samovarian Poetry: Black gold from the tribe on Jingmai Mountain. Wild-crafted, 1300 year-old trees deliver a smooth, fuzzy, malty brew of sweet gold.
Food Pairing: A bold flavor to match other bold flavors. Holds up against the pungent strength of cheeses and compliments the sweetness of deserts. At Samovar, we enjoy Ancient Gold with sandwiches, our quiche, scones with clotted cream and jam, and our delictable brioche bread pudding.
Samovar's is dedicated to preserving the simplicity and integrity of the tea traditions and inspiring people to practice peace through drinking tea.