Indonesia Toba Wangi 'Golden Needle' Black Tea

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81 / 100

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Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Blood Orange, Brown Sugar, Candy, Cedar, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cream, Ginger, Honey, Lemon, Malt, Mineral, Nutmeg, Orchid, Peanut, Plum, Raisins, Smoke, Toast, Violet
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 4 oz / 118 ml of water
Set water temperature to Boiling
Use 6 g of tea
Steep for 2 min, 15 sec
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2 Tasting Notes View all

“Here is yet another recent sipdown. I think I finished a 10g sample pouch of this tea back around the end of November. I always like to end each month by focusing on polishing off a few sample...” Read full tasting note
“Has a chocolate taste. Delicious. I’ll elaborate once I’ve tried it a few more times. But my first impression is definitely, “Yum!”” Read full tasting note

Description

An aromatic and smooth black tea with a honey sweet accompanied by milk chocolate notes.

Produced by Toba Wangi who have recently established two tea estates (one assamica and the other sinensis) in West Java.

Toba Wangi are run by Galung Atri who has introduced new ideas to the Indonesian tea industry having learnt from tea producers in Wuyi and Japan.

Tasting Notes:
- Strong milk chocolate aroma
- Smooth texture
- Honey sweet taste with milk chocolate notes

Harvest: February 2017

Origin: Desa Cisujen, Takokak, Kabupaten Cianjur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Organic: Non-certified organic
Altitude: 1,100m

Variety: Sinensis
Cultivar: Si Ji Chun (Four Seasons)
Propagation: Seeds
Age: Planted 2011 onwards

Sourced: Direct from the farmer Galung Atri

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes

Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag

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