Black Gold | Dayi Menghai Shou Puerh Loose Leaf · 160g

Your daily cup: smooth, dark and comforting.

Black Gold is a loose-leaf Shou Puerh from Dayi (Taetea), selected for everyday tea moments. Its full-bodied character and warm, woody notes make it a welcoming choice for exploring ripe Puerh.

Tasting notes

• Dark chocolate
• Woody notes
• Brown sugar sweetness
• A clean finish

These are flavour and aroma notes, not added ingredients. The strength and balance will vary with your brewing method.

The tea

• Brand: Dayi (Taetea)
• Origin: Menghai, Yunnan, China
• Type: Shou Puerh (ripe Puerh)
• Format: Loose leaf in a resealable bag
• Net weight: 160g

A daily-drinking choice rather than a palace-grade tea.

Approximately 20 brewing sessions when using 8g per session. At HK$89 per bag, that is around HK$4.45 per session, with multiple infusions possible.

How to brew

Use these as starting points, then adjust the amount of tea and steeping time to taste.

Gaiwan or small teapot

• Use 8g of tea with approximately 110ml of water at 100°C.
• If preferred, rinse briefly for around 5 seconds and discard the rinse.
• Start with a 10–15 second infusion, then pour out the tea fully.
• Gradually increase steeping time for subsequent infusions.

Large mug

• Start with 3–5g of tea in a 300–400ml mug, using freshly boiled water.
• Try a 60-second infusion, then strain or remove the leaves when the tea reaches your preferred strength.
• Reinfuse to taste. Use less tea or a shorter steep for a lighter cup.

Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong odours. Warm your favourite cup and make a little room for an everyday tea break.