Tea: Golden Kenya GFBOP/TGFOP
A Black Tea from Upton Tea Imports
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Kenya |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 3 View All |
| Product page: | Golden Kenya GFBOP/TGFOP |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 501 of Black Tea
✓ 954 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 27 from Kenya
Review of Golden Kenya GFBOP/TGFOP
May 2nd, 2011
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 83 of 100 |
| Excellent | Excellent | Outstanding |
Surprisingly interesting aroma of the dry leaf....fruity but in a way distinct from any other sort of black tea.
Brewed cup is very complex: initially malty and very fruity, with a strong fennel aroma. Not much bite up-front, but there is a strong but pleasing bitterness, and a very bold peppery finish like a Yunnan tea. There are also hints of rose in the aroma, like Upton describes.
Upton seems to have a knack for locating broken-leaf teas of exceptional quality, and this is a fine example of one. This is probably the most complex and interesting broken-leaf tea I've ever tried, other than Upton's now retired Himalayan BOP. Pricey for a broken-leaf, over twice some whole-leaf teas by weight, but this is truly a high-quality selection that can command a higher price.
I found Upton's brewing instructions, 3 minutes with boiling water, to be spot on, but if you find this tea to be a bit too bold, scaling back the time might be a good idea.
