Discontinued. Similar tea available.
“Thank you Jason for this tea sample! Yesterday I Oolanged about. That languid frame of mind I have about Oolongs. There has to be some peace and quiet when I sip them. Black tea on the other hand...” Read full tasting note
“So… my 8 month old daughter had me up until about… ah i don’t know, FIVE am… kinda sucks but a rather great time to enjoy a warm cup of tea. i always reach for my nine dragon golden needles when i...” Read full tasting note
“Many thanks to Autumn Hearth for her incredibly generous samples of this and so many other teas! I cannot wait to sink my fangs into the box :) I started my day with this tea. I figured, as it’s...” Read full tasting note
“After visiting the dentist yesterday, I started bleaching my choppers last night. If I had known in advance that this process requires a temporary halt to tea drinking (two weeks! – yeah, right,...” Read full tasting note
Long, slender leaves are twisted to form a delightful blend of gold and black which brews into a deep golden cup. This delicate black tea is grown in the Yunnan Province, known as the birthplace of tea. Smooth tasting with rich honey and cocoa notes, this classic black tea is composed of one leaf and one bud pairings.
Use 1 teaspoon of tea per 8oz of water. Heat water to 195-205 degrees (just before boiling) and steep tea for 2 minutes, 3 minutes at most. For stronger flavor use more leaves. 2oz of tea equals 25-30 teaspoons.
Steeped for 2 minutes and between 30-45 seconds at about 195F. As Stoo said before, this tea has a wonderful woodsy flavor. It is also more than usually astringent than what I am used to in a black tea, but this does not detract from its appeal at all. Perfect served black—with tea sweets on the side for a mellower impact.
I bought this tea and could’nt finish it. Worst $12 I’ve ever spent. Smelled like dipping tobacoo and tasted like medicine.
This is one of my all-time favorite teas… And my tin is extremely low. I’ve been careful to not gobble it all up since it is currently not being sold, but it is just so good! Sitting down with a pot of Nine Dragon and a good book leads to an amazing afternoon.
Does anyone out in Steepster land have any of this tea that they’re willing to sell or trade?? If so, please let me know!
I’ll start out by saying I’m not generally a black tea drinker; its fine, but I prefer whites or oolongs. This, however, is one black I’ll happily continue to drink. It was a gift, and I would consider reordering once I run out…that’s saying a lot since I don’t usually drink black :) If you’re a black tea fan, this should be a hit. Its not super strong…not a breakfast tea, but a lunch tea I think. Try it!
Wow…all I can say is “Yum”.
This tea boasts a satisfyingly complex, yet consistent flavor profile. The first few sips are always mellow… a familiar black tea. From there, it grows more robust and earthy…all while somehow retaining those light undertones. I think the best thing about this tea is the sublimely sweet aftertaste, which always seems to bring cream and honey to mind. Seriously, it’s a real treat.
The complexities of its flavor remind me of architecture – not sky-scraping towers but gothic cathedrals – The first few sips are a carving in the door, a stained glass window, arches that supporting a painted ceiling. Every subsequent sip just adds to the structure. By the end your mind’s eye can see the masterpiece from the inside – you understand the hidden nature of why these things
This tea is the first loose-leaf black tea that I’ve tried and since then have tasted dozens, and this one is still being re-stocked every time I almost run out. Delicious, chocolaty, malty, light yet full depending on the amount and time of brew beautiful cup.
