Quintessential Yunnan black tea. Regal robes of downy fur cover the buds and give the liquor a plush texture. The cup gives the impression of caramelized grains, yet is not overtly sweet. A transcendent tea…and pretty, too.

Produced September 3-4, 2022 by Ms. Zhao Yu Jie in Feng Qing county, Lincang city, Yunnan, China. Made from sun-dried single buds growing at 6,000 feet from the Feng Qing Big Leaf cultivar. The Chinese name is “Honey Scented Gold Buds” because of its sweet aroma.

Ingredients: black tea

Steeping Instructions

4 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 5 min.

Traditional Steeping

Use 6 grams of tea in a 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Use boiling water and steep as follows:

• 10 seconds rinse (discard this steep)

• 1^st steep – 25 seconds
• 2^nd steep – 20 seconds
• 3^rd steep – 45 seconds
• 4^th steep – 90 seconds
• 5^th steep – 3 minutes

Number of Cups

2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups