Gold Stallion, traditional black tea
$ 19.10
武夷珍品、金駿眉
Wuyi Jinjun Mei:
Produced using a newly redeveloped cultivar in the deep mountains of Wuyi in the much renowned black tea origin, Xingcun, Gold Stallion may look like a finer version of golden tippy Yunnan black tea, but it actually has a much more sophisticated taste and aroma profile in the grand Northern Fujian black tea tradition. It has only recently been popularly available outside of the exclusive circle of the rich and powerful in China.
Net weight: 60 g (2.1 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
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Taste profile
Nose: Warm, floral aroma with a sweet date overtone and a slight hint of vanilla. Palate: Malty, deep and brisk body that echos the aroma. Finish: Mouth-watering after effects especially on the sides of the tongue and back of the palate as a continuation of the sweet aftertaste.
Infusion tips
A versatile tea that can be prepared using a variety of infusion styles and leaf-water proportion for different taste effects.
Additional information
| Weight | 110 g |
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| Dimensions | 18 × 9 × 5 cm |
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Reviews(2)
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It’s the breadth and depth of flavors in Gold Stallion that make it stand out from other Jin Jun Mei.
Objectively speaking, everything about this tea is right up there with competition-grade batches: the buds are tiny, uniformly-sized, and gently rolled. With buds this tiny, delicacy in processing is critical, otherwise if they are mis-handled it can have a notable effect on the flavor profile.
The shoots may be small but they are dense, sinking immediately when brewed and quickly releasing a beautiful deep gold color.
The flavors are on point – super thick and malty, with some honey and graham cracker notes that sit stubbornly on the palate and linger persistently into the aftertaste. I get lots of fudge, dates, and mild undertones of vanilla bean depending on how its brewed up.
There’s a lot going on in these tiny little buds, they’re quick to open up and slow to finish releasing it all.
I find more syrupy qualities come out with cooler temperatures, while hotter temperatures bring out more malt and can also accentuate some of the chocolatey notes. One thing that is consistent across all temperature ranges is the smooth texture and gentle sensation in the throat as the aftertaste builds… sometimes Jin Jun Mei can be harsh, but this one is not at all.
Liquid Gold
Such a beauty to look at the dry leaves of black and gold. I didn’t expect the brewed tea to be so…..”harvest gold.” The aroma and taste are strong, clean and crisp, a la freshly pressed linen.