Yunnan Golden Snails | Honey and Cocoa Aroma Black Tea

Description

ORIGIN & HARVEST TIME

China, Yunnan, Simao, 2024

CHARACTER

The highest grade Yunnan Golden Bud tea, produced by oxidizing and hand-rolling whole buds. Its highly aromatic, rich infusion features dominant honey, cocoa, and toasted notes, with hints of citrus emerging in the aftertaste. A bold, full-bodied tea with a warm, sunny character. With subsequent infusions, the flavor becomes increasingly bitter, more tobacco-like, and maltier, creating a beautiful contrast in the brew.

Its dense liquor is dominated by honey and cocoa aromas, while strong oxidation and gentle roasting create a perfect balance between bitterness and sweetness. Even with a long steeping time, it does not become tannic but rather grows thicker and more intense.

DOSAGE & BREWING GUIDELINE

A) Traditional way in a gaiwan/clay teapot: 3-5 grams + 150 ml water. According to the Gongfucha, it can be boiled several times at 80-85°C, with 30-40 sec. infusions.

B) Modern brewing in a jug: 3-5 grams + 300-500 ml water.  It can be infused with 85 °C water 2-3 times after 2-3 minutes of brewing.

BENEFITS

Honey-sweet, Inspiring, Refreshing, Rich, Very aromatic, Strong, Morning tea, Midday tea

STRENGTH-CAFF: 7/10