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SweetMineralSavory
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This exquisite black tea unfolds with a sweet, chocolaty, and rich aroma. The palate is greeted with ample notes of honey, yeast, and baked yams, leading to a full-bodied and dry mouthfeel. Expect prominent mineral characteristics reminiscent of a fine red wine, alongside delicate hints of rock sugar and caramelized honey.
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About This Tea
What does Gold Bud Black taste like?
This exquisite black tea unfolds with a sweet, chocolaty, and rich aroma. The palate is greeted with ample notes of honey, yeast, and baked yams, leading to a full-bodied and dry mouthfeel. Expect pro. It leans sweet, mineral and savory.
How should I brew Gold Bud 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 Gold Bud Black come from?
Grown in Sichuan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2024 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Gold Bud Black cost?
Starts at $14.00 from One River Tea, or about $0.42/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.52 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.