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Black Dragon Pearls from Adagio Teas

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82/100

Black Dragon Pearls

Black Tea by Adagio Teas

Hailing from the Yunnan province, this black tea version of the popular Dragon Pearl is naturally sweet and smooth with a touch of earthiness. Comprised of only the highest quality leaves and buds, expertly rolled into a large pearl-like shape. Subtle cocoa notes whisper gently as each pearl unfurls delivering a superior tea experience not to be missed.

137 Tasting Notes

Will
Will

I’m mixed on this tea. It got slightly oversteeped, so the black became a bit bitter and overpowering. It also reminded me of Yunnan Jig, about which I feel similarly.

2009-09-11 21:31:16 -0400
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LENA
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LENA 2 tasting notes

I don’t know about this one. Watching the pearls unfold and seperate was pretty cool. I think the hand rolled teas are awesome to look at but they always seem to smell musty and sharp to me. Tastes like regular black tea with a VERY subtle cocoa-musty aftertaste. I used 3 pearls for this cup. Just kind of, “ehh”.

2009-09-11 12:33:02 -0400
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As a resident of TN, I have unlimited access to average tea/slightly above average tea at every restaurant I eat at. Even our Sonic and Subways have ok Southern Sweet tea if you don’t mind risking a diabetic sugar coma. I don’t think these Black Dragon Pearls are anything to write home about.

My office just received our complimentary flu shots this morning, so I brewed up a cup and had it on standby. Keep in mind that I’m a HUGE needle whimp, so I was looking forward to a hot cup of soothing goodness. It just didn’t come through for me like my Wuyi oolong probably would have.
Taste = C
Entertainment factor = A
Will comfort and get your back = D

2009-10-02 11:43:16 -0400
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Eric
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Eric 7 tasting notes

Hmm. Not sure about this one. Steeps up pretty dark. Not many of the flavors coming through. I’ll have to try more pearls next time.

2009-09-02 10:22:25 -0400
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5 pearls

2009-11-18 10:37:03 -0500
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5-6 balls for two cups of water seems to be the right balance.

2009-10-29 09:59:04 -0400
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Still not strong enough for me. Five pearls for a 14 oz. pot.

2009-09-30 10:17:41 -0400
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