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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2021
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Tasting Notes
SyrupyBrightSmooth
Vendor Notes
This unique black tea, crafted from material typically reserved for raw Pu-erh, offers a delightful departure from the norm. Its liquor boasts a remarkably syrupy and thick body, carrying bright, distinctive aromas that are rarely found in traditional black teas. Though lightly oxidized, it presents beautifully fresh and also holds promise for intriguing developments with age.
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About This Tea
What does 2021 Sunskate taste like?
This black from Yunnan, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This unique black tea, crafted from material typically reserved for raw Pu-erh, offers a delightful departure from the norm. Its liquor boasts a remarkably syrupy and thick body, carrying bright, dist. It sits in the "Syrupy" and "Bright" and "Smooth" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans syrupy and bright and smooth.
How should I brew 2021 Sunskate?
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 2021 Sunskate come from?
This black is grown in Yunnan, China. This particular batch comes from the 2021 harvest.