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5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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This exquisite Yellow tea offers a delightful journey of sweet and savory nuances. Expect a rich, creamy mouthfeel, brimming with notes of candied pecans, salted caramel, and delicate hazelnut cream. The lingering finish is syrupy sweet with a refreshing tingle, revealing hints of orchids and warm sugar biscuits.
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About This Tea
What does Sovereign Bud taste like?
This exquisite Yellow tea offers a delightful journey of sweet and savory nuances. Expect a rich, creamy mouthfeel, brimming with notes of candied pecans, salted caramel, and delicate hazelnut cream. . It leans sweet, nutty and creamy.
How should I brew Sovereign Bud?
Water around 75–85 °C (167–185 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–4 g per 100 ml, 20–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Think of it like a more mellow green tea. Keep the water cool to preserve the sweetness.
Where does Sovereign Bud come from?
Grown in Sichuan, China from the Qun Ti Zhong cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Sovereign Bud cost?
Starts at $8.00 from Mei Leaf, or about $1.09/g. A 5g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $6.54 per session. Explore more yellow teas on Teadar.
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