“Garret included this one in my birthday order as a sample. I was overjoyed because it was on my list before pu’er craziness took over and I added another cake instead. This one was really really...” Read full tasting note
“So I had my water boiled and ready to go, and I knew which tea I wanted to drink, and I thought I knew exactly where this particular tea was. Wrong. There are only 5 possible places in my home...” Read full tasting note
“A super generous free sample from Mandala with my last order! Woot! What an unexpected tea this is. First cup of the day for me, vaguely remembered it’s unusual because it’s very, well, golden...” Read full tasting note
“Another surprise. The aroma convinced me this tea would be a bit too thin and sharp, even tinny, for my tastes. But tasting, while leaving in place those high metallic notes, rounds them out with...” Read full tasting note
High grade Yunnan spring tea buds briefly fermented and carefully controlled to create a radiantly golden looking black tea! Leaves are shiny and still contain the downey hairs of spring. The aroma is sweet, carmel-like. Truly wonderful. Flavor is mild, smooth, and delicate. A stronger cup can be brewed with longer infusions or more leaf.
Basic Brewing Instructions:
Black tea should be given a 10 second rinse with the same temperature water as used for brewing. 208˚ F water temperature. (Just below boiling.) Use 1-2 tsps. per 8oz. depending on the strength desired. Recommended first steeping of 1minute. Add 1 minute for each subsequent steeping up to 5 minutes. Alternately, try one long steeping of 3-5 minutes. Tea brewing is meant to be a joyful exploration. There are no hard and fast rules. Experiment with the quantity of tea that you use, and steeping times. Enjoy discovering what your preferences are. They may change day to day. See Tea Brewing 101 for further instructions.Company description not available.