Organic Number One Black Special

Organic Number One Black Special from Hubei Province, China. A rare bud-only black tea made from a single yearly lot normally sold to buyers in Beijing. Sweet, clear, complex — deep chocolate and malt notes with no bitterness. Bud-only processing creates more natural sweetness relative to astringency than leaf-based black teas. Tea Type: Chinese black tea, bud-only processing Origin: Hubei Province, China (remote single-lot source) Certification: USDA Organic Sourcing: Worker-owned cooperative; single yearly lot; LRC allotment secured through direct partnership. Special Lot. Processing: Full oxidation, bud-only harvest (no leaves) Caffeine: Approximately 50mg per 8 oz cup Brewing Specifications: Water temperature: 210°F (99°C) Steeping time: 4 minutes Tea amount: 2 tsp (2.5g) per 8 oz cup Infusions: 2–3 excellent steeps; second steep equals the first Flavor Profile: Sweet, clear, complex. Deep chocolate and malt notes, no bitterness, with a touch of brightness. "If tastes