Certified Organic Golden Day Lily Black Tea

Originating from the same cultivar as the renowned Jinxuan Milky Oolong Tea, our organic Golden Day Lily (Jinxuan) Black Tea is crafted from fresh leaves of the Jinxuan tea tree. It undergoes traditional black tea processing, including drying, withering, twisting, oxidation, and re-drying. The leaves are expertly rolled, producing a strong, sweet floral aroma.

WHAT DOES THIS TEA TASTE LIKE?
With hints of fruity, honey-sweet, and creamy notes, it offers a distinctive fragrance. The infusion is a vibrant golden-red, delivering a sweet and refreshing flavor experience. This is not your average black tea - the Jinxuan cultivar brings naturally creamy, almost milky notes without any additives.

WHERE DOES THIS TEA COME FROM?
This tea is sourced from the tea-rich regions of Southern China—places where tea is not just grown, but deeply lived. We sought out both classics and hidden gems that were nearly impossible to find in the U.S., sharing them with a small but growing community of fellow tea lovers. Each leaf tells a story of tradition, climate, and craftsmanship passed through generations.

BEST FOR:
• Morning energy boost - provides gentle caffeine without coffee jitters
• Afternoon tea ritual - perfect 2-4pm pick-me-up
• Cold weather comfort - warming properties ideal for foggy San Francisco mornings
• Tea meditation practice - complex flavor profile rewards slow sipping
• Pairing with breakfast pastries or dim sum

HOW TO BREW THIS BLACK TEA:

BREWING TIPS:
For a stronger, more robust flavor, use boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. For a lighter, more delicate cup with pronounced floral notes, use 200°F water and steep for 3 minutes. The Jinxuan cultivar is forgiving - experiment to find your perfect cup.

SPECIFICATIONS

WHY CHOOSE THIS TEA:
Unlike mass-market bagged teas that rely on tea dust and fannings, our whole leaf Jinxuan black tea provides the rich, nuanced experience that only full leaves can deliver. The beauty of loose leaf tea often came with a barrier—special tools, steepers, infusers, and extra steps that didn't fit into every lifestyle. Our compostable pyramid bags solve this by letting the leaves fully unfurl while maintaining convenience.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL:
The Jinxuan cultivar is famous for producing naturally creamy, milk-like notes without any flavoring agents. When processed as black tea instead of the more common oolong, it creates a unique profile that combines the strength and boldness of black tea with the smooth, sweet character of Jinxuan. This is a hidden gem that showcases why cultivar matters as much as processing method.

SUSTAINABILITY:
Our pyramid tea bags are made from compostable, plant-based materials rather than plastic, so you don't have to worry about microplastics leaching into your tea. The packaging respects both your health and the environment - no shortcuts, no gimmicks, just real tea, thoughtfully sourced and packaged.