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Kawaii433 drank Award Winning Yun Nan Dian Hong Black Tea – Golden Tip by Teavivre

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Lots and lots of good reviews on this so I will make it quick.

I made an order around Dec. 11th, 2018, and I took advantage of the black tea sample sale even though I’m currently exploring oolongs and pu’er. I just recently received this package. It usually doesn’t take that long but the holidays I suppose.

The dry leaves were pretty, twisted leaves with gold tips and had the aroma of sweetness, hay, and a subtle aroma of sweet potato. The liquor had a pretty orangish-red color. Smooth, silky mouthfeel, malty, mellow, sweet aftertaste, notes of molasses, yams, baked bread, no astringency nor bitterness, just smooth & sweet, exceptionally comforting.

Gaiwan, 185°F, 9g, rinse, 8 steeps: 20s, 25s, 35s, 45s, 55s, 65s, 75s, 120s

Flavors: Bread, Creamy, Honey, Malt, Molasses, Raisins, Smooth, Sweet Potatoes, Yams

Preparation

185 °F / 85 °C 0 min, 15 sec 7 g 4 OZ / 110 ML

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Longtime casual tea drinker. In the past, mainly Matcha, Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha… Etc. I like all teas: Green, oolong, black & pu’erh (prefer ripe over raw).

Chanoyu (for matcha prep) and Gongfu cha (for other types of tea) are the main ways I prepare my tea (Gaiwan, Yixing teapot, Kyusu). I drink all tea… Usually unflavored. This past year, I’ve tried many flavored now because of all of you lol. As long as there aren’t artificial sweeteners, it’s all good.

Favorite stores: TeaVivre, What-Cha, Mandala Tea, 52Teas, Whispering Pines, Bird & Blend, Yunnan sourcing, White2Tea, Lupicia.

The flavors I dislike: Artificial sweetener, lavender, violet, any strong floral-perfumey tea; cantaloupe, papaya, honeydew, rose, licorice, anise, jasmine, any mints, leather.

Favorite flavors: Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit & tangerines), granny smith apple, bananas, guava, mango, tamarind, watermelon, stonefruits, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, creme, bread/pastry, nuts, toasted, roasted.

I generally don’t add anything to my teas unless they are flavored, then I may add a splash of milk.

As I explore, my ratings may shift. 90+ generally means I’ll keep it on my shelf.