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Golden Needle Tea
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| Tea Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Black Tea |
| Origin | Yunnan Province, China |
| Format | Loose Leaf |
| Taste | Thick, Malty and Non Astringent with a Sweet Aftertaste and Deep Brown Cup |
| Brewing Advice | Use one heaped dessert spoon per cup. Add boiling water. Infuse for one to five minutes according to taste. |
Golden needle tea is a treasure yet to be discovered by most English tea drinkers. This connoisseur tea is considered by many to be the best black tea available in China today.
It is exquisite and a 'must have' experience awaiting tea lovers. Golden needle tea, also known as Golden Breakfast, Yunnan Dian Hong and Golden Monkey, is a golden black Chinese tea from the Yunnan Province of China.
It is a non-astringent black tea variety that we recommend you try without milk or sugar, although it is suitable for both. The cup is a deep golden colour and the taste is thick and malty with a sweet aftertaste. Drink from breakfast onwards.
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BREWING GUIDE
From Leaf to Cup in 4 Steps
Add loose leaf
Place 1–2 tsp of tea in the glass infuser basket.
Pour hot water
Fill the teapot with water just off the boil (80–95°C).
Steep & watch
Steep for 2–5 minutes and watch the tea unfurl
Remove & enjoy
Lift out the infuser to stop brewing. Pour and savour.
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