Steep time
4 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Overview
Best pick • solid black choice from Vietnam
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
A unique black tea made exclusively from 'old' tea trees, possessing an upfront sweet cacao taste followed by a lingering astringent finish. Tasting Notes: - Smooth texture- Sweet cacao taste- Lingering astringent finish Harvest: Spring 2023 Tea Trees: Wild growing with an age between 200-800 years oldTea Varietal: Camellia Sinensis var. AssamicaAltitude: 1,800mOrigin: Bat Xat, Lao Cai Province, VietnamSourced: Specialist Vietnamese tea wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 3-5 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag