Imperial Gold Buds, Spring 2026

This is the highest grade black tea that you will find outside of China. Centuries of knowledge and tea master perfection went into picking and processing this dazzling classic Yunnan style black tea! The appearance alone is enough to knock you off your feet, with golden hairs covering the velvety soft leaves! This tea is harvested in the spring from tea bushes in Yunnan, China and carries lovely opening notes of sweet potato, malt, cocoa, and honey, with texture comparable to a perfectly ripe pear. Mid-sip presents warm oak and and light stonefruit, while the finish is smooth and sweet, with exotic notes of coconut water and Tahitian vanilla. Imperial Gold Buds is thick and lively with a clean aftertaste and carries an intense energy (cha qi). We are very proud to be able to offer small quantities of this rare tea and will continue to offer Imperial Gold Buds as long as mother nature allows!