Indulge in the elegance and luxury of Yunnan Golden Snail, a high-grade black tea hailing from the scenic Yunnan Province. Inspired by the renowned Bi Luo Chun Green Tea of Jiangsu Province, this tea is harvested in the Spring and carefully rolled into tight spirals, unfurling to release a rich and flavorful experience with every sip.
Our new favourite.
Tasting Details
Flavour: Sweet, mellow and malty
Aroma: Malty and honeyed
Infusion Colour: A reddish, gold
Specification
Caffeine Level: Medium – around 60mg per cup
Antioxidant Level: High levels
Production process: Harvested as a first flush in the Spring, the first two buds are withered on bamboo, hand-rolled, partially oxidised, and then dried.
Leaf Appearance: Gold and black, tightly rolled into fuzzy snails.
Origin: Fengqing, Yunnan, China.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal the packaging between uses.
How to Brew
- Use one teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person for whom you are brewing tea.
- Boil your water, let it cool for 30 seconds; 95-100 degrees is perfect
- Steep for 2-3 minutes according to taste.
- Reuse the leaves a further three times by simply adding more hot water.
