Vintage 2005 Bergamot Black Tea

Aged to Perfection | National Standard Craftsmanship
This exceptional bergamot-scented black tea hails from Fujian's high-altitude tea gardens, where fertile soil and mist-shrouded slopes create ideal growing conditions. Harvested in 2005 and carefully aged for nearly two decades, this tea represents the pinnacle of traditional Chinese tea processing methods, crafted according to rigorous national standards that ensure quality and authenticity.

Traditional Craftsmanship
Using time-honored techniques passed down through generations of tea masters, the tea undergoes precise solar withering and skilled hand-rolling before being naturally scented with fresh bergamot (Citrus medica). The leaves are then slowly baked over charcoal and carefully stored, allowing the flavors to mature and integrate over years of natural aging.

Complex Flavor Profile

• Aroma: Rich aged tea notes blended with preserved citrus and subtle herbal tones

• Initial Taste: Smooth aged black tea base with distinctive bergamot citrus notes

• Mid-Palate: Warm spices and honeyed undertones emerge

• Finish: Lingering citrus peel and faint woody notes with remarkable clarity

Tasting Notes & Brewing Guide
Brew at 95°C (203°F) using 5g of tea in a 150ml gaiwan. Rinse quickly with hot water, then steep for 15 seconds for the first infusion, increasing by 5 seconds for subsequent brews. The tea offers remarkable complexity with each steeping, revealing different layers of its aged character. Perfect for afternoon meditation or as a digestive aid after meals. This vintage tea becomes smoother with each brewing, offering a truly unique experience that showcases the beautiful marriage of aged black tea and natural bergamot fragrance.