Golden buds and large rolled leaves open to a lush flavorful cup. Organically grown Golden Snail yields sweet, fruity notes and hints of caramel.
Lot Notes. A classic Yunnan Province black tea, Snail is made with the Yun Kang #10 cultivar. Pluck standard is a mix of one bud, one leaf and one bud and two leaves. We find its flavor sweet, clean and lingering.
Tea Facts. Organically grown on a farm at 1300 meters in elevation; located on Ma Wei Mountain, near Pu-Er city. Bud and leaf are rolled.
Tasting Notes. Tea cups clean and it offers body, sweetly. Flavor is lush & thirst quenching. We found notes of fruit, dried apricot, with hints of caramel. Taste is robust and its long finish is comforting!
Brewing Suggestions. Use 3 grams per 8 ounces of water at a temperature of 195-205 F. Steep for two minutes. For more body, steep up to 3 minutes. Note, Golden Snail will steep multiple times.
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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Golden Snail
So fragrant and a delight to the senses.