“From Considering a new Travelling Tea Box This has a beautiful golden appearance that suggests quality. The instructions said to use 1/2 tsp, but I used my standard 1.5 grams (though increased the...” Read full tasting note
“Well…this weekend turned out quite different than planned. My boyfriend and I were set to leave to visit his mom for a week. The first time since I started working that I could take Christmas off....” Read full tasting note
“Large, full golden brown leaves. Nice aroma. Tastes similar to Keemun Snail, which I like a lot. Earthy, bread-ish, not sharp. dark golden brew after 60 seconds (I don’t steep too long, I never add...” Read full tasting note
“From the stamped bag era. 2.5g, 250mL, 205F, 4min This tea has not aged well. Wet Leaf Aromas: Cocoa, Molasses, Orange, Perfume Flavors: Hot water” Read full tasting note
About the Tea
This is the highest grade black tea that you will find outside of China. Centuries of knowledge and tea master perfection went into picking and processing this dazzling classic Yunnan style black tea! The appearance alone is enough to knock you off your feet, with golden hairs covering the velvety soft leaves!
This tea is harvested in the spring from tea bushes in Yunnan, China and carries lovely opening notes of sweet potato, malt, cocoa, and honey, with texture comparable to a perfectly ripe pear. Mid-sip presents warm oak and and light stonefruit, while the finish is smooth and sweet, with exotic notes of coconut water and Tahitian vanilla. Imperial Gold Buds is thick and lively with a clean aftertaste and carries an intense energy (cha qi).
We are very proud to be able to offer small quantities of this rare tea and will continue to offer Imperial Gold Buds as long as mother nature allows!
Notes
Malt
Cocoa
Warm Pinewood
Mushroom
Honey
Damp Forest
How to brew the perfect cup:
Steep 1/2 tablespoon of leaves
in 8 ounces of boiling water
for 3 minutes.
2nd infusion: 5 minutes
3rd infusion: 8 minutes
Ingredients
Black Tea
Caffeine Content
High
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