Yunnan Golden Needles

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A highly prized black tea from Yunnan Province, China.

A straight and pointy leaf, golden in colour, with soft golden downy fur covering the newest leaf shoots and black tips. The glistening golden leaves create a copper liquor, medium mouthfeel with no astringency.


Profile:

Sweet - smooth - honey - malt - wood


Pairing

honey, cinnamon, chocolate, nutmeg, pepper, shortbread


Brewing Guide

Leaf: 3 grams

Water: 95* C

Time: 2 -3 mins or begin at 1 mins & increase time by 30 secs per subsequent infusion.

Infusions: 1 +


Origin: Yunnan Province

Appearance: Straight and pointy leaf, with tiny golden downy fur

Process: Leaves are hand plucked, sun withered, machine twist, ferment 6 hours by machine, baked, refined.