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MaltySweetSmooth
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This 'Golden Turtle' black tea offers a comforting and approachable profile. Expect a mellow sweetness intertwined with notes of malt and a hint of cocoa, creating a smooth and satisfying cup. It's a versatile brew, perfect for starting your day or as a delightful afternoon pick-me-up.
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About This Tea
What does Golden Turtle taste like?
This 'Golden Turtle' black tea offers a comforting and approachable profile. Expect a mellow sweetness intertwined with notes of malt and a hint of cocoa, creating a smooth and satisfying cup. It's a . It leans malty, sweet and smooth.
How should I brew Golden Turtle?
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 Golden Turtle come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Shui Jin Gui cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2024 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Golden Turtle cost?
Starts at $4.20 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.57/g. A 5g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.39 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.