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Golden Flower Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring)

Golden Flower Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring)

Yang Aijun

Type
Dark Tea
Origin
Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar
Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea)
Elevation
800-1200m
Steeping instructions
Gongfu style: 1g : 30ml, 100˚C/212˚F, 10s + 10s per infusion Western style: 1g : 80ml, 100˚C/212˚F. Also suitable for boiling.
Description
This Golden Flower Tibetan Tea Brick marries the healthful properties of Tibetan dark tea with the distinctive golden flower, Eurotium cristatum — an example of how traditional Tibetan tea, known for its robust flavor and health benefits, can be enhanced into a new, enriched tea experience. The base tea was harvested in early April 2018 and finished processing that September. In November 2021, in the controlled environment of Anhua County, the loose-leaf tea was compressed into 300-gram bricks and underwent a secondary fermentation, during which the golden flowers were naturally cultivated over a 3–4 week period. These “golden flowers” not only impart a unique appearance and flavor but also aid oxidation and produce monosaccharides (simple sugars) within the leaves. The transformations driven by this fungus contribute to the tea’s distinct taste and offer potential health benefits, such as increased metabolic rates when consumed regularly. Notice: This tea contains Golden Flowers (Eurotium cristatum), a beneficial probiotic fungus that naturally develops during fermentation. While generally safe, individuals with severe fungal allergies or gluten sensitivity (e.g. celiac disease) should consult a healthcare professional before consuming.

Shipped in February 2022

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