Another simultaneous triple taste test from the GCTTB4!
This tea reminds me quite a bit of WP’s Golden Orchid – there’s definitely that sweet fudgy note, like dark chocolate. No vanilla, though, but I did like the dark smokiness of it – I get what others are saying here about leather (which I tend to like!). The flavour was a bit thin, but I think that might have underleafed it – the leaves are so thick and fluffy.
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Hey you are drinking what I’m drinking lol . Had it yesterday morning. Leaves are gorgeous but taste wise is not my favorite. Kinda flat and not complex
I liked the chocolate/vanilla note to it. I’m wondering what other teas from this region I might like. The description says Wu Liang mountains. I don’t know much about Chinese geography – is this in the Fujian region? WP’s North Winds blend (the base for Golden Orchid) apparently includes Fujian black tea.
HI!! This tea is just starting to get good, in my opinion. I liked it fresh just fine, but like many black teas from the Wuliang area (I was there in 2012) and Yunnan province, in general, I find they are at their best at 1.5 to 3 yrs. That’s my take on them. Thanks for writing up your thoughts. I should say that many of our customers are enjoying the heck outta this one when they brew long and strong. Those who add milk and/or sweetener have really been favoring this and as iced tea it is tea-riffic! Grateful, Garret
Hey you are drinking what I’m drinking lol . Had it yesterday morning. Leaves are gorgeous but taste wise is not my favorite. Kinda flat and not complex
I liked the chocolate/vanilla note to it. I’m wondering what other teas from this region I might like. The description says Wu Liang mountains. I don’t know much about Chinese geography – is this in the Fujian region? WP’s North Winds blend (the base for Golden Orchid) apparently includes Fujian black tea.
HI!! This tea is just starting to get good, in my opinion. I liked it fresh just fine, but like many black teas from the Wuliang area (I was there in 2012) and Yunnan province, in general, I find they are at their best at 1.5 to 3 yrs. That’s my take on them. Thanks for writing up your thoughts. I should say that many of our customers are enjoying the heck outta this one when they brew long and strong. Those who add milk and/or sweetener have really been favoring this and as iced tea it is tea-riffic! Grateful, Garret