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Ancient Golden Buds, Special Reserve Organic Fair Trade Black Tea
This premium black tea is composed of pure buds, harvested from Yunnan’s antique tea trees at the peak season when tea plant catechins are sufficient for processing into rich-bodied black teas. Delicate processing and closely-managed temperature increases during oxidation present a lovely leaf style that yields a tea with flavors of buckwheat honey, royal jelly, caramelized raisins, baked sweet potato, and palm sugar. Its aftertaste is a lingering, yet mellow malty flavor.
Water: 195˚F / Leaves: 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 3–4 minutes / Ingredients: Organic Fair Trade Certified™ black tea. / Origin: Yunnan, China.
Rishi Tea specializes in sourcing the most rarefied teas and botanical ingredients from exotic origins around the globe. This forms a palette from which we craft original blends inspired by equal parts ancient herbal wisdom and modern culinary innovation. Discover new tastes and join us on our journey to leave ‘No Leaf Unturned’.