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It's supposed to be one of the rarest teas in the world and it is their Limited Edition Yellow Tea. At $29.98 for 2 oz., it's one of Teavana's most expensive teas. Naturally, this peaked my interest. I wanted to know what one of their most expensive teas tasted like.
I brewed the tea at the recommended 175F degrees for 2-3 minutes and noticed immediately the water beginning to turn a yellow amber color. Before letting it come to a full brew, I poured myself a small cup. I always like to do this to test the flavors as they develop, as tea always seems to have an evolving taste.
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After the full brewing time, my initial thoughts were the tea was very smooth, almost buttery like with what I can only describe as a slightly sweet honeyed aftertaste that quickly dissipated. There were hints of earthy grassiness and the first sip was fully satisfying with a mellow body.
To sum it up in two words, it would be Luxurious & Timeless.
The Second Brew: Even after adding more water for a second brew, with a longer brewing time, there was absolutely no hint of bitterness, only subtle creaminess. Food Pairings: This tea pairs well with my Taiwanese Pineapple Cake shortbread. Both have a buttery creaminess that make this the perfectly mellow mid-afternoon tea & treat pairing. (Get my printable Taiwanese Pineapple Cake Recipe here.) |
I Really Enjoyed It: I highly recommend trying this tea if you haven't tried Yellow Teas before. It's got such a luxurious and timeless taste most traditional tea lovers would enjoy. (It would also make an impressive gift for any tea connoisseur.) If you are unsure it's worth the price, here's a tip for Starbucks Reward Members. If you have a Free Drink Reward available, you can redeem your free drink for any 1 oz. loose leaf tea at Teavana. :D If you do end up trying this Golden Dragon Yellow Tea, post a comment and let me know what you think. |