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“FrrrrrrrrUIT !!! Dry leaf: overwhelming aromas of roasted peaches, apricots and figs. Wet leaf: Even. More. Overwhelming. Aromas. This is either going to be the best Yunnan I’ve had, or it is going...” Read full tasting note
“tired and long day tomorrow..so keeping it quick tonight..i hope. This was early morning delicious tea and it was nice to revisit. Bumped the rating up a little because it as much tastier this...” Read full tasting note
“A Yunnan that fits my usual tea profile. This was very good. The leaves are a large percent golden, and long and curly. They brew up into a lighter version of the typical Fujian blacks I drink. ...” Read full tasting note
“Note: the crop reviewed here was purchased from Upton in late December 2013. This tea is OK steeped Western style, but seems to really shine with Gong Fu treatment. All experiments used 1 tsp (2.3...” Read full tasting note
Description:
Bold, well-formed leaves with a very high concentration of golden tips yield a cup with complex flavor and pronounced sweetness. Hints of cocoa and a silky smooth finish round out the profile. Recommended for any time of day. New lot with a slightly bolder leaf.
Origin: China
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Has that chocolatey smell and taste I usually associate with Yunnans, however this is the smoothest one I’ve had thus far. Also has a bit of a sweetness going on in the smell and taste, kind of makes me think of figs, and maybe even spaghetti squash. In addition, I’m also getting a bit of earthy-mineral notes. Great tea. I prefer this one with a little sugar added.
Thanks for a sample of this one, MissB! There was about a teaspoon left of these gorgeous Yunnan leaves, so I steeped 3/4 of a mug each time. The leaves are a bit wider than usual, mostly dark gold with hints of black. The brew results in a medium amber color. It’s one of those Yunnan teas that aren’t light or dark, it’s the lovely mid-Yunnan that is like honey with hints of molasses. Not like chocolate but also not a light Yunnan. Hints of pepper and all around sweet, with a very smooth texture because of the sweetness. This one is very special. The three steeps were all fantastic.
Steep #1 // 1 tsp with 3/4 full mug each time // 12 minutes after boiling // 2 min
Steep #2 // couple min a.b. // 2 min
Steep #3 // couple min a.b. // 2 1/2 min
Packaged a bit up to send off yesterday, and wanted to try it (finally). Really, truly beautiful leaves, and smells absolutely divine. My crop seems to be more of a malty, rich, creamy batch than anything fruity – I discern zero fruit, but there are a lot of layers to this. Something to definitely savor and re-steep… which will have to wait, as I need to go send out some packages and then grab a plane.
Flavors: Creamy, Honey, Malt
I’m actually commenting on zy83, purchased in the fall of 2015, but no matter—I find Upton’s Yunnan rare grade to be a reliably tasty brew that hits all the right notes for this style of tea: malty, caramel sweet, with a subtle peppery note. A great choice for those fans of Yunnan Sourcing’s Imperial Mojiang.
