Tea: Ancient Gold Organic Black Tea
A Yunnan Gold from Samovar Tea Lounge - 
Organic
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
| Brand: | Samovar Tea Lounge |
| Style: | Yunnan Gold |
| Region: | Yunnan, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
Reviewer: E. Alex Gerster
Member since Jul, 2011
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 3 of Yunnan Gold
✓ 5 of Yunnan Red
✓ 3 of Samovar Tea Lounge
✓ 8 from Yunnan, China
✓ 22 from China
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 3 of Yunnan Gold
✓ 5 of Yunnan Red
✓ 3 of Samovar Tea Lounge
✓ 8 from Yunnan, China
✓ 22 from China
Review of Ancient Gold Organic Black Tea
October 15th, 2011
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 9 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 90 of 100 |
| Superb | Excellent | Good Value |
Jingmai Mountain produces some amazing teas, and this one from Samovar is no exception. They are right on the money when they describe the taste and aroma as: "Deep and malty with hints of baked, bittersweet chocolate and raisin sugar. Lightly roasted body with a slightly sweet finish."
Optimal brewing is with spring water just off the boil for 3.5 to 4 minutes. More time makes it more astringent, but still a nice brew. I can get at least three decent steepings out of the leaves, which makes it a better value since 100 grams for $19 is a bit over my budget.
