Golden Snail Premium Black Tea

Golden Snail Premium – First-Flush Yunnan Black Tea with Rich Golden Buds (特级金螺红茶)

High-Grade Rolled Red Tea from Yunnan, Crafted from Pure Golden Tips
Silky • Deeply Sweet • Luxurious

A luxurious version of Golden Snail—richer in buds, deeper in sweetness.

Golden Snail Premium (特级金螺红茶) is a top-tier Yunnan Dian Hong black tea, made almost entirely from first-flush golden buds, carefully hand-rolled into tight spirals. Compared to standard Golden Snail, this premium version offers a more refined texture, brighter golden hue, and a sweeter, more concentrated flavor with notes of cacao nib, dark honey, and dried apricot.

When steeped, the golden curls slowly open, releasing a thick, silky liquor that’s both bold and elegant—perfect for moments of calm indulgence or ceremonial tea sessions.

Why You’ll Love Golden Snail Premium

• Made from first-pluck spring buds—almost no leaf, just gold
• Rolled into fine, dense spirals that unfurl gracefully
• Deeper, smoother, and more luxurious than standard Golden Snail
• Naturally sweet, rich, and clean—no bitterness at all
• A connoisseur’s tea for gifting, collecting, or refined daily drinking

Tasting Notes

• Dark honey, cacao, and baked stone fruit
• Silky body with hints of toasted grain and sugarcane
• Rich amber–gold liquor with floral undertones
• Lingering aftertaste with soft spice and warmth

Tea Profile

• Type: Premium Chinese Black Tea (Red Tea, 红茶)
• Style: Rolled “Golden Snail” (特级金螺)
• Grade: First-flush, bud-heavy premium pick
• Origin: Yunnan Province, China
• Cultivar: Yunnan Da Ye Zhong (Large-leaf variety)
• Harvest: Early spring 2025
• Craftsmanship: Hand-picked, hand-rolled, fully oxidized, carefully sun-dried
• Appearance: Dense golden spirals with soft fuzz; deep amber liquor
• Collected: 2025

Processing

Golden Snail Premium undergoes meticulous processing:

1. Early Spring Bud Plucking – Tender, golden-furred buds only
2. Withering & Oxidation – Extended to develop full sweetness and floral depth
3. Hand Rolling – Precision-rolled into fine spirals
4. Slow Drying – Gentle sun and oven drying to preserve golden color and oils

This grade is less common and more labor-intensive, prized for its aromatic purity and elegant unfolding.

Health Benefits

• Naturally sweet and calming—ideal for quiet reflection
• Rich in theanine, flavonoids, and antioxidant compounds
• Smooth, low-acid, and easy on the stomach
• A luxurious but gentle way to begin or end your day

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–6 grams
• Water temperature: 90–95°C / 194–203°F
• Rinse: Optional (5 sec)
• Infusions:
• 1st: 25 sec
• 2nd: 30–35 sec
• 3rd–6th: Increase steep time gradually
• Tip: Best in porcelain or glass to appreciate color and clarity

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
• Steep time: 2.5–3 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times
• Note: Beautiful both hot and cold—delicate flavors shine through

Cultural Significance

Golden Snail Premium is a modern masterpiece of Yunnan tea artistry. While the spiral shape is a relatively new invention, the focus on golden buds and visual refinement reflects the long-standing Chinese tradition of honoring form, fragrance, and mouthfeel in equal measure.

This tea offers a full-sensory experience: the golden dry leaf, the fragrant steam, the silky liquor, and the quiet sweetness that lingers on the breath.