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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Hunan, China
Harvest
Spring
Processing
Heavy Roast
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Tasting Notes
SmokySweetMild
Vendor Notes
This unique yellow tea offers a distinctive smoky aroma, reminiscent of a cozy campfire or traditional sauna. On the palate, it unfolds with a mild sweetness that lingers pleasantly, complemented by a soft, comforting aftertaste, making for a truly memorable and unusual cup.
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About This Tea
What does Grandpa Special (smoked yellow tea) taste like?
This unique yellow tea offers a distinctive smoky aroma, reminiscent of a cozy campfire or traditional sauna. On the palate, it unfolds with a mild sweetness that lingers pleasantly, complemented by a. It leans smoky, sweet and mild.
How should I brew Grandpa Special (smoked yellow tea)?
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 Grandpa Special (smoked yellow tea) come from?
Grown in Hunan, China. This batch is from the Spring harvest. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does Grandpa Special (smoked yellow tea) cost?
Starts at $10.32 from Teemaa, or about $0.34/g. A 30g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.04 per session. Explore more yellow teas on Teadar.
$10.40$0.35/g