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This wild Tibetan Dark Tea presents a remarkably smooth, mochi-like texture, a result of its unique steaming in reed leaf water. The flavor profile is rich and comforting, unfolding with distinct notes of dark cacao nibs, sweet sun-dried raisins, and a subtle, creamy finish reminiscent of macadamia nuts. It offers a deep and satisfying brew that truly reflects its ancient heritage.
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About This Tea
What does WILD Tibetan Dark Tea taste like?
This wild Tibetan Dark Tea presents a remarkably smooth, mochi-like texture, a result of its unique steaming in reed leaf water. The flavor profile is rich and comforting, unfolding with distinct note. It leans chocolate, fruity and nutty.
How should I brew WILD Tibetan Dark Tea?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does WILD Tibetan Dark Tea come from?
Grown in Sichuan, China from the Lao Chuan Cha cultivar. This batch is from the 2022 harvest.
How much does WILD Tibetan Dark Tea cost?
Starts at $14.00 from Nari Tea, or about $0.18/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.09 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.