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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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A classic Yunnan black tea offering delightful sweetness, a comforting malty richness, and subtle floral undertones. Its substantial depth makes it a superb daily brew, enjoyable whether prepared in a focused gongfu style or simply steeped in a mug.
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About This Tea
What does Spring 2018 Matai Black taste like?
A classic Yunnan black tea offering delightful sweetness, a comforting malty richness, and subtle floral undertones. Its substantial depth makes it a superb daily brew, enjoyable whether prepared in a. It leans sweet, malty and floral.
How should I brew Spring 2018 Matai Black?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Spring 2018 Matai Black come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Matai Xiang cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2018 harvest.
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