Clipper Ship Tea Company

Black Pearls

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$12.24 $18 In stock

Category: China Black Tea

40% Off — All sizes discounted
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Tasting Notes: earthy black tea, caramel, woodsy 

Description: Also known as Black Dragon, this exceptional black tea is crafted by hand in Yunnan province China.  A rare tea that is complex and easy on the palate with a balanced taste profile. A smooth black tea with subtle notes of wood, caramel, chocolate, and earthiness. A good choice for those who enjoy Golden Monkey Tea, Yunnan Gold Tea, and pu'er teas. 

This tea is designed for multiple infusions as the pearls will unfurl and reveal different flavors with each subsequent infusion. When the the pearls are completely unfurled, and opened into full tea leaves, that usually marks the last infusion.

Ingredients: rolled black tea from from Yunnan province China

Steep Directions: steep 2-3 pearls of tea per 8 oz of boiling water for 3-5 minutes.

Try doing multiple infusions of this tea by re-steeping the same pearls several times. Steep repeatedly with increasing steep times such as:  1 min, 2 min, 3 min, and 4 minutes. Continue until the rolled leaves are completely unfurled.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ellie ★★★★★

The caramel note really comes through when I steep this a full four minutes — it's smooth enough to drink without milk, which I didn't expect from such an earthy black tea. The woodsy finish lingers just long enough. Already planning to reorder a bigger size.

Stella L. ★★★★★

I brewed this up after dinner and the woodsy earthiness really hits you first, then that caramel lingers in a way that makes you want another cup. The leaves are generously sized and held up to three steeps without going flat, which is impressive for the discounted price. This has quickly become my

Adam V. ★★★★★

The caramel sweetness comes through so clearly after the first steep, and it lingers into that woodsy finish without turning bitter. I’ve been brewing it gongfu style and getting multiple rich, earthy rounds from just a few grams. Definitely stocking up while the discount is still active.