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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
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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 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 leans malty, honeyed and bamboo.
How should I brew 2019 Builders?
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 2019 Builders come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2019 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
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