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Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
19°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
We're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee. A smooth and voluminous cup. The aromatics of an evening forest with a tangy plum character. A simple cup with nostalgic appeal. Velvety Black Tyrant is a FTGFOP1 leaf grade from the Okayti Estate produced summer of 2025 in Darjeeling, India. Ingredients: black tea Steeping Instructions 3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 195°F | Steep 3 min. Number of Cups 2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups