USA Hawaii Onomea Black Tea
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An incredibly clean tasting tea with a very smooth texture and taste, it has sweet floral honeyed notes reminiscent of the very best black teas from Taiwan.
A very limited production tea which is meticulously hand processed in very small quantities. I was lucky to secure just under 500g of their black tea, which I'm offering as twenty 10g bags and ten 25g bags.
Tasting Notes:
- Very smooth taste and texture
- Honey sweetness combined with a florality
- No bitterness or astringency
Harvest: April 8th, 2019
Lot: 190408
Organic: USDA certified
Cultivar: Blend of Yabukita, Yutakamidori, Benikaori, Bohea, Indian seedlings and Onomea's own hybrids
Origin: Onomea Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Farmers: Rob Nunally and Mike Longo
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 55%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-5 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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