The Fu'An area along the coast near the border with Zhejiang Province is mountainous and famous for rich tasting teas. The cultivars developed in these mountains over a period of hundreds of years now produce a variety of black teas that are widely recognized for their craftmanship and nuanced flavors. Our Black No. 6 is a local varietal grown near the Tan Yang village. This lot is made to local custom using the popular "Golden Eyebrow" style for processing.
Lot Notes. We found a new source for this tea this spring. Grown on a family-run farm, the lot was harvested in the first week of April 2024.
Tea Facts. Made to the traditional Fujianese style of a "Golden Eyebrow" black tea. Number 6 was grown in the Ping Yan area, known as South Mountain. Tea garden has an elevation of 800 meters.
Tasting Notes. Aroma is decidedly malty. The cup is sweet, nuanced and clean. Taste offers notes of chocolate. The finish lingers with a nice warming effect. Can take milk and sugar if one so desires!
Brewing Suggestions. Use water warmed to 195-205 F, 3 grams (a full teaspoon) of leaf for 6-8 ounces of water. Steep for 2 - 2.5 minutes and taste. All the notes of this early pick tea should be open to enjoy. Leaves will offer multiple steeps.
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One of Silk Road’s BEST
I have been ordering from Silk Road Teas for nearly a decade. Out of the dozens of teas I’ve tried from them, Black No. 6 has to be the best black tea I’ve tasted so far. Strong, rich, notes of chocolate, and very satisfying. I would highly recommend this tea to anyone looking for a full-bodied, flavorful black tea. Prepare as instructed and you will have a new favorite, too!
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Black tea number 6
One of my favorite go-to teas, and, although it is quite expensive, I can't quite give it up. Bold and dark.
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Such lovely tea
This is such a lovely tea and I received so many questions about it from my friends who I served it to. It may be just my thing, but I call it a European tea as it is easier to understand and appeals to a wider audience. It is crisp and very pleasant. I like it very much and buy it regularly.
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Black #6
A very refreshing brew with multiple flavors. Highly recommended.
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Too Earthy for my Liking
I wish the description has been more explicit on the Earthy flavor profile. Wasnt a fan. However, if Earthy is something you enjoy, the tea itself brewed beautifully, and smelled like such a profile should
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A Favorite Tea
Very pleased with the aroma, earthy taste and reasonable price. I will be ordering again.
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A+++tea
Excellent tea. True to its description. Will buy more.
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Best Tea
My husband and I have sampled several teas from Silk Road. Black No. 6 is by FAR one of the best! It’s perfect as a breakfast tea and as a dessert tea. It might even be my favorite.