You could use this in a sachet in your closet. The sweet aroma, even in the bag, is relaxing to the spirit. It is so smooth on the tongue. The flavor, to me, has a hint of really sweet orange citrus and Laplang souchong. Thank you TS for this freebie. I hope you still have it when I order again.
TeaSourceSKU: 35062
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Long golden leaves produce a rush of sweet cherry flavor, balanced by light malt and hay undertones. The medium body and feathery texture of the liquor can get increasingly spirited with stronger steeping, yet it delivers little astringency.
Produced September 20, 2025 by Ms. Zhao Yu Jie in Feng Qing County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. It’s a one bud, two leaf pick of a local Feng Qing cultivar grown at approximately 6,200 feet! The Chinese name for this tea is “Pine Needle” in reference to its deliberate needle shape.
This tea was formerly called Golden Needle.
Ingredients
black tea
Steeping Instructions
Western Steeping Method
Steep 3 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 212°F (100°C) water for 4 minutes.
Traditional Steeping Method
Steep 6 grams of tea in a 150 ml gaiwan or teapot with 212°F (100°C) water for the following times.
Rinse: 10 seconds – discard (optional)
1st steep: 20 seconds
2nd steep: 15 seconds
3rd steep: 30 seconds
4th steep: 60 seconds
5th steep: 2 minutes 30 seconds
These recommendations are just a starting point—experiment and discover what you enjoy most.
Approximate Cups of Tea per Package
This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.
2 ounce
Makes about
19
cups of tea
4 ounce
Makes about
38
cups of tea
Tea Type
Black tea
Origin
China
Sub-origin
Yunnan
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