Golden Yunnan Sword / Silver Needle Black Tea

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79 / 100

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Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Apricot, Bread, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Creamy, Honey, Honeysuckle, Malt, Nectar, Round, Smooth, Spring Water, Stonefruit, Sugarcane, Sweet, Thick, Toast, Wheat
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Caffeine
Medium
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Typical Preparation
Use 12 oz / 354 ml of water
Set water temperature to 190 °F / 87 °C
Steep for 3 min, 0 sec
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“Adventaggedon Day 18: Tea 2/7 This was quite lovely! I debated brewing gongfu but I just wasn’t totally in the mood for that kind of session today so I just made it as a Western steeped tea...” Read full tasting note
“Kiani Tea Advent Calendar 2021 – Day 18 Ooh, what big beautiful golden needles! Wow, this is so sweet. And super malty, like warm freshly made bread with a drizzle of honey. There’s also a creamy...” Read full tasting note

Description

2020 Spring Harvest – Fengqing County, Yunnan Province, China.

An unusual hybrid artisan tea crafted in Yunnan Province. Characteristically deep and satisfyingly sweet, malty, and chocolaty. Black Teas from Yunnan are traditionally known for their non-astringent black teas, and this one is not an exception. If you like malt and chocolate sweetness in tea, this tea will be the perfect pick for you. Indulging, heartwarming, and satisfying. Try as an upgraded breakfast tea or pair with cake in the afternoon.

While many Dian Hong (Yunnan red) black teas are produced from the popular Camellia sinensis varietals, the Golden Sword Tea is unique as it is produced from an unusual hybrid referred to as Feng Qing #17. Feng Qing #17 is a relatively new varietal planted around 20-30 years ago. It’s a hybrid of local Feng Qing Taliensis and Assamica. The leaves and buds are very large and are only processed with a light level of oxidation to produce a good-tasting and balanced tea with notes of malt and chocolate. If you like malt and chocolate sweetness in tea, this tea will be the perfect pick for you.

Tea Notes
• Appearance: Amber Liquor
• Aroma: Cacao, molasses, tobacco, maple syrup.
• Flavor: Malty, dark chocolate, milky, sweet molasses, maple syrup, spices, coppery finish.
• Mouthfeel: Well-rounded, full-bodied mouthfeel. Sweet and chocolatey aftertaste.

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