“Yay! I put my computer back together, and set my kettle up on my desk again. So of course I had to make some tea. This one is pretty good. Like Dexter mentioned, it’s pretty starchy. I’m enjoying...” Read full tasting note
“The leaves of this tea are just beautiful – really golden and fuzzy. It’s just ok for my tastes. Really sweet potatoe – pretty starchy. Those aren’t my favorite notes in Yunnan blacks. Nce but...” Read full tasting note
Yunnan Imperial Golden Bud 雲南 貢品滇紅
aromatic & elegant
bestseller
Type of black tea native to Yunnan, China. It grows in the southern and southwestern parts of the region. The average sea level of the tea plantations is above 1,000 meters. The climate is warm throughout the year, around 22°C. The land is blessed with fertile conditions perfect for tea growth.
Yunnan Imperial Golden Bud produces a brew that is brassy golden orange in colour with a sweet, gentle aroma and no astringency. When brewed, the tea tastes smooth and deep. It has a substantial body and a lingering earthy aroma. Even after adding milk, one can still clearly taste the true flavors of Golden Bud. it is in the cup that this tea really shines,
This tea contains only golden tips, which are covered in fine hairs and the dried tea appears bright orange in colour. The tea liquor is bright red in colour and exhibits a gentle aroma and a sweet taste. The leaves are reddish brown after being brewed, it is known for its smoothness and complexity of flavor of caramel, spicy, peppery, subtle earthy notes, and a honey like sweetness in the finish.
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Content: Medium-High
Origin: Yunnan, China
Product Code: BY072
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