This shou puerh is made from the same Jingmai big tree material that is in our Midas Touch sheng puerh cakes. This material has aged loose for 7 years. This shou is smooth, aromatic, dark, and delicious and very drinkable. "… The flavor is sharp, sugary woodsy, with an interesting savory mushroom aftertaste. The texture is creamy and dense … The flavor is strong, creamy and dense. I got wood, molasses, hazelnuts. … The aroma of this sucker is high – the smell of this tea rises with each sip that my sinuses can taste the woodsy darkness. …"--Oolong Owl "… Black Gold first gave off refreshing tasting notes of black peppercorns, which left an aftertaste of Earth and tree bark. After a few more steeps, this tea quickly became bold … Overall, Black Gold is a great shou puer that’s all around easy to drink, and to me, held great energy …"--The Oolong Drunk Video Tour of Jingmai Brewing Instructions Use 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.
