Tea: Black Pearl
A Yunnan Red from Mandala Tea
Brand: | Mandala Tea |
Style: | Yunnan Red |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Loose? | Loose |
# Ratings: | 2 View All |
Product page: | Black Pearl |
Reviewer: E. Alex Gerster
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 5 of Yunnan Red
✓ 24 of Black Tea
✓ 4 of Mandala Tea
✓ 8 from Yunnan, China
✓ 22 from China
Review of Black Pearl
October 16th, 2013
Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
9 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 90 of 100 |
Superb | Excellent | Good Value |
This is one of those teas that I first purchased a few years ago, and became one of my few go-to teas when I needed a bit of warmth and comfort. I know it is either in short supply or sold. At right now, but I was overjoyed to be able to add an ounce to my last order!
Complex, warm and soothing. This is great tea for several infusions and yields a complex cup that is robust and strongly aromatic. Each steeping has its own unique tones, with peppery spice hints mixing with the primary flavor of Yunnan.
Let's hope that Mandala is able secure a new shipment of this tea in the next year, and in the mean time they have a few similar Yunnan black teas (Golden Strand, Pure Bud Black, and Black Gold) you should try!