China Yunnan Matai 'Old Tree' Black Tea

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Rating

82 / 100

Calculated from 4 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Black Pepper, Brown Toast, Camphor, Caramel, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Cream, Eucalyptus, Honey, Leather, Malt, Mineral, Molasses, Nutmeg, Orange, Pine, Plum, Raisins, Sweet Potatoes, Tobacco, Walnut, Wood
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 92 oz / 2719 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Use 5 g of tea
Steep for 2 min, 30 sec
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5 Tasting Notes View all

“Okay, I’m back. These last few days have wiped me out. I have had to put in a ton of work hours and getting everything ready to start school in the summer is driving me up the wall. In order to...” Read full tasting note
“Caramel sweetness. I will try to infuse this for longer in the future.” Read full tasting note
“The first I tried this tea was a bust due to bad water. But now I have good water and some time to enjoy it. The dry leaf smells like black tea, and not to be too obvious, but old wood. Wood from...” Read full tasting note

Description

A black tea produced from a tea garden composed of old trees, which gives the tea a complex and thick taste which transitions from a dark berry quality to a gentle mouth coating cacao finish.

Tasting Notes:
- Smooth and thick texture
- Complex taste which shifts from dark berries to cacao

Harvest: Spring 2016

Origin: Matai, Bangdong, Lincang, Yunnan, China
Farmer: Mrs. Pu Jin Jing
Sourced: Specialist Yunnan wholesaler based in France

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes

Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag

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