'Golden Reserve' Ceylon Black Tea | Loose Leaf Tea | New Vithanakande FBOPF

Golden Reserve is a pure, unblended Ceylon black tea from so gud (maNASA), made from New Vithanakande FBOPF Extra Special leaf. A single-estate Sri Lankan black tea graded Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings, bright in the cup with a generous share of golden tips and no blending with cheaper teas.

At a glance

• Vendor: so gud (maNASA)
• Type: pure Ceylon black tea, loose leaf, unblended
• Grade: New Vithanakande FBOPF Extra Special
• Origin: 100% Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
• Yield: 100 g bag makes about 50 cups
• Packaging: re-sealable compostable zip bag (100 g, 75 g, 1 lb)
• Aroma: caramel with subtle honey undertones

Best for

• A robust morning or breakfast tea
• Drinking with milk
• Everyday black tea sipping
• Drinkers who prefer single-origin over blends
• A gift for black tea enthusiasts
• Building a loose-leaf pantry

How to brew

Use about 1 teaspoon per cup, heat fresh water to 212 degrees F, and steep 3 to 5 minutes. Excellent on its own or with a splash of milk.

Flavor profile

Rich and bright with an inviting caramel aroma and subtle honey undertones, full-bodied enough to stand up to milk.

About so gud

so gud offers maNASA teas, including pure, unblended single-estate Ceylon teas selected for grade and flavor.