“Ooh, all right getting into this one for the first time but it’s an interesting brew. The first thing it reminds me of is a larger-leafed variation of a lapsang souchong (unsmoked) I had a tin of...” Read full tasting note
“Spring 2021 batch. Black and gold leaves smell of alfalfa. Prepared in my Jian Shui gaiwan, and served in my porcelain tea cup via my glass cha hai. Filtered Santa Monica municipal water just off...” Read full tasting note
“This is my first tea from Yunnan Sourcing in a while and my first review in two months. An un-air-conditioned apartment during a heat wave isn’t the best place to drink tea, but fortunately, the...” Read full tasting note
“This is the first time drinking this tea! When I warmed the leaves in the gaiwan without waster the leaves had a fruity, nutty, and toasty aroma. I did a 10 s wash and the first steeping was for 10...” Read full tasting note
Golden Honey Aroma is a Mid-March harvested black tea grown in the Ning’er area of Simao. It’s an old varietal that is referred to as 老号 (lit. old type), which has been grown in this area by several families for a few decades, although the varietal is much older and is likely close to pure assamica.
The tea is sweet with honey, dried cherry and orchid notes. It is thick and juicy, with a hint of chocolatey maltiness, all wrapped up in a tea soup that has a long-lasting viscous mouthfeel. Your sense of smell will not be left out of the enjoyment, either, as the aroma of this tea is indeed very strong. Honey and dried fruit characters abound, making this tea more than worthy of its name, Golden Honey Aroma!
A delicious tea that is sure to delight and awaken the senses!
Mid-March Harvest
Ning’er area of Simao (Yunnan)
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