Black & Gold
Black & Gold
Richly caffeinated leaf and bud black tea yielding a deep auburn infusion with chocolatey notes characteristic of the most select Nepal harvests. Hand-picked and artisan crafted at 6000 ft. This is the first tea that was created and grown in the Metolius Tea garden at Kanchanjangha Tea Estate in Nepal.
Tea Details
Region
Organic, tippy whole leaf (two leaves and a bud) black tea from the high mountains of Nepal
Flavor Profile
Chocolatey, deep, resonant
Impact
We partner with a tea company based in the high mountains of Yunnan where tea gardens are interspersed with old growth forest.
Steeping Instructions
Steep 2.5 grams (or about a tablespoon) per 8 ounces boiled water for 4 minutes. Enjoy. Re-steep if inclined.
When using Iced Tea Sachets, add one sachet to a 1 gallon container. Pour 1/3 gallon (approx. 45 oz) 200º+ water over sachet. Cover and steep for 4 minutes. Add 2/3 gallons (approx. 90 oz) cold water. Remove sachet and chill tea.
Recipes and Variations
Cold brew for a refreshing iced tea.
Caffeine Level
40-60 mg/cup when brewed according to Steeping Instructions
Ingredients
Organic grown black tea