I can’t believe its been so long since I first tried the Golden Fleece!
At the time it was the best thing I’d ever tasted, only I didn’t know it, having very little to compare. Now, its familiar and comforting. Still delicious and full bodied as ever, but the shock value wore off long ago.
I hadn’t planned on restocking it, but then I bought some for a friend who loves Jin Jun Mei, and I figured GF is about as close as you can get. So we shared a bag.
As much as I love it, I definitely can’t afford it as a staple in my cupboard. It will have to remain a treat!
The warm, rich hay notes really do take me away to another place…
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I haven’t tried Golden Fleece yet, though I have a sample sitting in my untrieds box.
Have you tried The Finest Brew’s Jin Jun Mei? It’s really lovely, though I don’t yet know how it compares to Golden Fleece, except for price – it’s about a third of the price. http://thefinestbrew.com/collections/black-teas/products/jin-jun-mei
I could send you a sample if you wanted to try a couple of cups.
OMG that’t too funny yuou mention it! I got him that one as well!!
My friend loooooves the JJM from Kimicha, but its super expensive. So I’ve been trying to find one that he thinks is comparable at a better price (he drinks it rather differently than I do, very strong and long steeps – to the point of bitterness)
I haven’t tried Golden Fleece yet, though I have a sample sitting in my untrieds box.
Have you tried The Finest Brew’s Jin Jun Mei? It’s really lovely, though I don’t yet know how it compares to Golden Fleece, except for price – it’s about a third of the price. http://thefinestbrew.com/collections/black-teas/products/jin-jun-mei
I could send you a sample if you wanted to try a couple of cups.
OMG that’t too funny yuou mention it! I got him that one as well!!
My friend loooooves the JJM from Kimicha, but its super expensive. So I’ve been trying to find one that he thinks is comparable at a better price (he drinks it rather differently than I do, very strong and long steeps – to the point of bitterness)
*also, thank you for the offer!!