Tea: Golden Strand
A Yunnan Gold from Mandala Tea
| Brand: | Mandala Tea |
| Style: | Yunnan Gold |
| Region: | Yunnan, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Golden Strand |
Reviewer: E. Alex Gerster
Member since Jul, 2011
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 3 of Yunnan Gold
✓ 5 of Yunnan Red
✓ 4 of Mandala Tea
✓ 8 from Yunnan, China
✓ 22 from China
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 3 of Yunnan Gold
✓ 5 of Yunnan Red
✓ 4 of Mandala Tea
✓ 8 from Yunnan, China
✓ 22 from China
Review of Golden Strand
October 16th, 2013
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 9 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 90 of 100 |
| Superb | Excellent | Good Value |
I absolutely adore this tea. Wonderful amber color. Smooth Yunnan flavor with a sweet caramel taste being most prominent and a light spicy, peppery tone as a highlight. Does well with a short one minute steep for the first infusion, 2 minutes for the second, and 5 for the third.
It is a bit pricey, but worth every penny. I would rather have one great cup of tea, rather than a dozen mediocre ones!
