Our sampler is your introduction to black teas from 3 different provinces and the opportunity to taste their finest offerings. Three cultivars have been crafted to distinctive leaf appearances and rich, lush flavors. Grown at varying elevations, each is cultivated to a style of "Hong Cha" or Red Tea enjoyed in that region. Explore and you will steep a cup offering a bright red infusion, a range of aromas from malt and chocolate to floral; and flavors that are full-bodied and mouthfilling, sweet and lingering.
Our sampler offers:
- Golden Monkey (Jin Hou) - Rich black leaves mixed with golden buds create a rich, malty taste and chocolate-like fragrance. (2 oz.)
- Keemun "King Red" organic (Quimen) - Famous black varietal, elegant leaves cup to a rich bouquet, wonderful red color, wine-like aroma and a sweet flavor. (2 oz.)
- Yunnan Black organic (Hong Cha) - Husky aroma with a spicy, malty smooth and sweet taste, offers a lingering sweet finish. Known as a high-grade English breakfast tea. (2oz.)
BLACK TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
195° - 205° F
2 Minutes
Black tea is a leaf that has been fully oxidized. This rigorous oxidization produces a tea of hearty rich flavors while reducing its astringency and bringing out a natural sweetness.
Flavors will range from bright, brisk, peppery, clean, and smoky to aromatic, bold, malty, nutty, spicy, and sweet. Blacks are known for long, delicately aromatic, and comforting aftertastes. Note, they are often enjoyed with milk or sweetener.
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Black Tea Traveler
These are ok. They were not what I was hoping for. My current favorite is Lapsong Souchon, so my rating may not be quite fair as these do not have a flavor profile anywhere close to those. And, to be honest, I have only had one cup of tea each of these.
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Very nice selection of high quality teas
I'm on a mission to find my new favorite black tea and being able to sample several flavors of high quality teas is working out well.
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Black tea sampler
The teas are excellent. The customer service was outstanding.
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Flavorful teas for all day
The sampler of black teas is perfect to trying out Silk Road Teas. The leaves are robust and make a second cup without losing flavor. All stand up to milk and a long steep, twice over. Hmmm, enjoy hot or cold.
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high quality assortment of delicious teas
This is a great deal. These 3 teas are very different from each other, they have a lot of flavor, and are priced very reasonably.
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lovely assortment of teas
I am so enjoying drinking these delicious high quality teas. I also like the simplicity of the packaging. My favorite is Golden Monkey. I will definitely be ordering more!
Excellent teas with food and for refreshment.