{"product_id":"essentials-black-gold-black-tea-15-tea-bags","title":"Black Gold Tea Bags — Malty Yunnan Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the one to keep in the cupboard for ordinary mornings, when you do not want to think about it. Smooth, malty, golden in the cup, with caramel and something close to shortbread on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single-origin organic Yunnan black from Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County in China. Yunnan blacks are known for a rounder, less tannic character than Assam or Ceylon — which is exactly why this suits people who find English Breakfast harsher than they want at seven in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen tea bags\u003c\/strong\u003e of an easy, everyday black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-origin organic Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e from Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e malty, golden, caramel and shortbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounder and less tannic\u003c\/strong\u003e than a standard breakfast blend — forgiving if you over-steep it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic Yunnan black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-black-gold-black-tea\"\u003eloose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, in 15-cup and 70-cup bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 205°F \/ 96°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan is forgiving; it will not turn punishing if you forget it for an extra minute, which is part of what makes it an everyday tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry it plain first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The caramel note is the thing milk would cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep it twice\u003c\/strong\u003e — the second cup is lighter and often sweeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes milk without collapsing\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want it, though it does not ask for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow the Essentials range compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eLeaf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSweet lemon, honeysuckle, mild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJapanese kukicha green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBracing tannin, bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMalty, caramel, shortbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYunnan black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSilky bergamot, note of orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian \u0026amp; Ceylon black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDecaf Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e decaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — this is the one to hand a sceptic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf someone tells you they only drink coffee, this is the tea to put in front of them. The malt and caramel read as familiar rather than floral or vegetal, and it is forgiving enough that a distracted brew still tastes good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow is it different from English Breakfast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSofter. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-english-breakfast-black-tea-15-tea-bags\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e is tannic and bracing; Black Gold is malty and round. Same everyday job, gentler delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat does ‘single-origin’ mean here?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe leaf comes from one place — Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County in Yunnan — rather than being blended from several estates or countries, as most breakfast teas are.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWill it go bitter if I forget it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eLess readily than most black teas. Yunnan is unusually forgiving, which is why it makes a good default.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs there a loose leaf version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-black-gold-black-tea\"\u003eBlack Gold loose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, in a 15-cup or 70-cup bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAirtight, away from light and strong smells; it will hold for about a year.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is it different from English Breakfast?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Softer. 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