Handcrafted, single origin black teas sourced from three provinces, offering unique terroirs and wonderful flavors. Emperor's Black Gift Set, ensures a taste of some of China's famous blacks. We curated the finest of the harvest for our set. Nuanced, complex, sweet and full-bodied, our gift set is presented in our beautiful Silk Road Teas' gift box, along with an elegant glass tea pot, two white porcelain cups, brewing instructions and a personal handwritten note. These select teas will bring warmth, good cheer, and comfort throughout the holidays and the coming year.
Our gift includes two ounce tins of each of the following teas:
Keemun - Known as the "Burgundy" of tea due to its rich bouquet and considered one of China's finest blacks, this organic offers rich aromas and sweet flavors.
Golden Monkey - Our Organic Golden Monkey is made in the traditional style - more to the look of the fur of a monkey - once steeped opening to cocao aromas and sweet malty flavors.
Yunnan Black - organically-grown in the mountains of Yunnan Province, this finely-crafted black is made with golden buds giving your cup full bodied, sweet and creamy notes.
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.