Superior Bai Lin Gong Fu
Superior Bai Lin Gong Fu Black Tea
Other names: Golden Needle Congou, Bai Lin Jin Zhen Congou, Ju HongWe've tracked down the same high grade version that we had last year due to repeated requests from friends and customers who were hooked on it! If you haven't already experienced this delicious tea, it won the top accolade - 3 stars - in last years Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards and takes the naturally sweet, caramel flavours to a completely new dimension. The liquor is a bright golden brown and as you pour the tea, those distinctive caramel notes are released so the fragrance allows you to anticipate the flavour. The tiny, soft, dark buds are covered in delicate fuzzy orange hairs. It is one of the earliest (and best) Chinese black teas ever to be produced. Brew this Superior grade around 80° so the soft, subtle notes are coaxed out gently.
| Range | Connoisseur |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Year of Production | 2011 |
| Harvesting Area | Bai Lin, Tai Mu Mountain, Fu Ding County, Fujian Province. |
| Plantation Altitude | 500 - 800 meters above sea level. |
| Harvest Date | Spring 2011 |
| Varietal | Fu Ding Da Bai Cha variety. |
| Leaf Appearance | Tiny young dark chestnut buds covered in delicate bright orangy-yellow hairs hence its nickname - Ju Hong (clementine red). |
| Aroma | The ‘Hao Xiang’ (bud's aroma) is sweet with a note of dried fruit |
| Liquor | Bright dark amber |
| Tasting Notes | A full-bodied, velvety smooth liquor with a sensation of pure caramel |
| Quick Brewing Instructions | Use 2tsp per cup (200ml); water temperature around 80°C (176°F): and infuse for 2 mins. |
I had wondered how they could top the normal Bai Lin Gong Fu...and now I know the answer. They made it pure gold.
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