Black Snail

This tea has been retired/discontinued. Formerly ZY07.

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Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Yunnan Gold
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Region:Yunnan, China
Loose/teabag:Loose

This tea's info last updated: Apr. 11, 2018

Commercial Description

This selection is handcrafted from a bold-leaf Yunnan varietal. The dry leaves have a tightly rolled spiral "snail" shape, with a dark color, accented with some golden tips. The smooth cup has notes of cocoa and caramel, as well as the classic Yunnan spice hints.

Brewing Instructions: (from Upton Tea Imports)

2¼ g/cup, 212°F, 4-5 min.

Ratings & Reviews

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Reviewer pic100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
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The aroma is "earthy". The leaves are rolled into small balls, thus the snail name. Liquor has rich color. Excellent clean clear flavor. I'm impressed with this tea. Certainly it has made it to my top 3. I will purchase this tea again and again.
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