ZY84: Yunnan Rare Grade

A Black Tea from

Rating

88 / 100

Calculated from 11 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Yunnan Black Tea
Flavors
Creamy, Honey, Malt
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 11 oz / 325 ml of water
Set water temperature to Boiling
Steep for 2 min, 15 sec
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25 Tasting Notes View all

“FrrrrrrrrUIT !!! Dry leaf: overwhelming aromas of roasted peaches, apricots and figs. Wet leaf: Even. More. Overwhelming. Aromas. This is either going to be the best Yunnan I’ve had, or it is going...” Read full tasting note
“tired and long day tomorrow..so keeping it quick tonight..i hope. This was early morning delicious tea and it was nice to revisit. Bumped the rating up a little because it as much tastier this...” Read full tasting note
“A Yunnan that fits my usual tea profile. This was very good. The leaves are a large percent golden, and long and curly. They brew up into a lighter version of the typical Fujian blacks I drink. ...” Read full tasting note
“Note: the crop reviewed here was purchased from Upton in late December 2013. This tea is OK steeped Western style, but seems to really shine with Gong Fu treatment. All experiments used 1 tsp (2.3...” Read full tasting note

Description

Description:
Bold, well-formed leaves with a very high concentration of golden tips yield a cup with complex flavor and pronounced sweetness. Hints of cocoa and a silky smooth finish round out the profile. Recommended for any time of day. New lot with a slightly bolder leaf.
Origin: China

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