Tea: Ceylon Golden Tips Black Tea
| Brand: | What-Cha |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Ceylon Golden Tips Black Tea |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 41 of Black Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 26 of What-Cha
✓ 11 from Sri Lanka / Ceylon
Review of Ceylon Golden Tips Black Tea
February 12th, 2015
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 5 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 60 of 100 |
| Fair | Fair | Good Value |
The aroma of the fuzzy leaves is iconically a Ceylon, it is brisk and bright, but it also has notes of oak wood, roasted peanuts, distant flowers, malt, and fruit. The fruit notes are muscatel and cherry, in fact, this tea reminds me of a three way dance between an Assam, Ceylon, and Darjeeling, how fascinating! The aroma is not overwhelmingly strong, it is delicate and a bit pretty, much like the leaves themselves.
The first steep is surprisingly light in color and taste, also the brew is cloudy from all the leaf fuzz, this might be the first time I have ever wanted a strainer because I am pretty sure I could have made an adorable little fluff ball out of all the fuzz. The taste starts out with delicate notes of fresh grapes and malt, this transitions to cocoa that lingers. I am surprised at how smooth the mouthfeel is, I was expecting it to be all tickly from the fuzz.
