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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2019
Processing
Medium Roast
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Tasting Notes
MaltyHoneyedBamboo
Vendor Notes
This unique black tea from Yunnan offers a robust and warming infusion. Its distinctive character comes from being roasted within bamboo, imparting notes of fragrant bamboo alongside rich malt and sweet honey. The finish is notably lingering, making it an invigorating choice for any time of day.
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About This Tea
What does 2019 Builders taste like?
This black from Yunnan, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This unique black tea from Yunnan offers a robust and warming infusion. Its distinctive character comes from being roasted within bamboo, imparting notes of fragrant bamboo alongside rich malt and swe. It sits in the "Malty" and "Honeyed" and "Bamboo" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans malty and honeyed and bamboo.
How should I brew 2019 Builders?
Aim for water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). Western style: steep for 3–5 minutes in a mug or teapot. Gongfu style: use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s infusions for multiple short steeps — this way you can taste how the flavor evolves. Most black teas can handle a full rolling boil, so don't overthink the water temperature.
Where does 2019 Builders come from?
This black is grown in Yunnan, China. This particular batch comes from the 2019 harvest. After picking, the leaves received a medium roast, which shapes the final flavor.