Steep time
2.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
A complex wild growing purple varietal black tea which has been lightly roasted, possessing an incredibly smooth texture with a sweet fruity taste of dark berries. Evocative of the finest Taiwanese black teas. Tasting Notes:- Very smooth texture- Complex sweet fruity taste with dark berry notes Harvest: Spring, April 2025Altitude: 2,000mCultivar: Ye Sheng (var. Assamica)Origin: Feng Qing, Lincang, Yunnan Province, ChinaSourced: Specialist Yunnan tea wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-3 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag