Tea: Golden Fleece
A Yunnan Gold from Verdant Tea
| Brand: | Verdant Tea |
| Style: | Yunnan Gold |
| Region: | Yunnan, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Golden Fleece |
Reviewer: SarsyPie
✓ 119 teas reviewed
✓ 5 of Yunnan Gold
✓ 6 of Yunnan Red
✓ 7 of Verdant Tea
✓ 13 from Yunnan, China
✓ 30 from China
Review of Golden Fleece
July 11th, 2014
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 70 of 100 |
| Very Good | Good | Reasonable |
I’m not sure what to make of this! I was expecting something a little different based on the reviews and description.
Method: about 1tbsp (sounds like a lot, but these are small, pointy leaves), 8 oz, 205 degrees, 2 minutes, ForLife brew in mug strainer
Dry Leaf Aroma: This smells like a malted campfire.
Brewing Aroma: More campfire
Flavor: I think this tastes a little like dark malt. There’s some sweetness, which seems to be confusing my taste buds. On the one hand, it tastes a little smoky, but then there’s this lovely sweetness that comes charging through. I’m going to leave this note here for now, and then I am going to try this with a series of very short steeps, and compare. I didn’t dislike it… I’m just not sure exactly what to think!
