“Continuing the posting of reviews from this week’s black tea kick, we arrive at the second black tea sample I finished over the course of the last few days. I greatly enjoyed the previous Shan...” Read full tasting note
“I got this tea with my last order from What Cha tea. I fancy to try it because it made from unique variety pubilimba native to Vietnam. And I really fall in love with it! Malted, soft, warm,...” Read full tasting note
A smooth sweet black tea with a fruity taste produced only in ideal conditions with it taking up to 40 hours to process the tea.
The tea is interestingly produced from ‘Shan Tuyet’ a variety native to Vietnam (variety pubilimba), different from the more commonly found variety assamica and variety sinensis typically used in tea production.
Tasting Notes:
- Very Smooth texture
- Fruity taste
Harvest: Autumn 2016
Origin: Tay Con Linh Mountain, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Tea Variety: Camellia Sinensis var. pubilimba
Altitude: 1,300m+
Sourced: Direct from the producer
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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