Hi. Today in our tea session we enjoy a very particular variety because of the way it is presented: the black tea pearls.
These black tea pearls are made up of smoked tea from the Chinese region of Fujian. In fact it is a dianhong tea, which includes some golden buds. The first thing that attracts attention is the size, and the shape. They are balls of a large size, with a dense aroma, typical of smoked black tea, with touches of wood.
To prepare this black tea we will use about five pearls, and we will infuse them in a glass Gaiwan by adding water at a very mild temperature, that does not reach 60 degrees, and leting the infusion to be made for about five minutes.
While the infusion is made, we enjoy seeing how these pearls open slowly, releasing at the same time a very pleasant aroma. This variety of smoked black tea is made with leaves selected in a 100% manual process. In fact, they are rolled when they are still fresh, before the oxidation and fermentation process.
Once ready, we are ready to enjoy the taste of this tea. The color is not very dark, with reddish touches that resemble cognac.
The infusion has come out clean, which indicates good leaves, apart from having prepared it as it touches so as not to undo the leaf.
The taste is very delicate, with touches of wood very well balanced. It is noted that this tea has been made thoroughly, in the fact that the taste is very uniform, without shrillness, nothing bitter, and leaves an aftertaste in the mouth with much presence.
In resume, these black tea pearls are a very good tea, with a surprise factor, both in its form and in the fact that they are opened by infusing them, adding an interesting touch to any tea session with guests.
Appart from details, is a smoky, delicate and elegant soft tea.
Well, this is all for today. You have a video version of this post on our Youtube channel by clicking here. We are also at your disposal if you are looking where to buy black tea in our teahouse in Barcelona, as well as in our online tea shop.
Thank you very much and see you soon.
