Xiang Mu Hai Loose Black Tea With Golden Flowers

This is A Xiang Mu Hai production. 500g of loose black tea. There is an added bonus; the tea has golden flowers aka, jin hua in Chinese

These golden flowers you see as yellow specks on the tea leaves are actually a fungus that are found on the tea leaves. Scientifically known as Eurotium Cristatum. I had talked to Chinese tea dealers and was told that these fungus were naturally occurring in Hei Cha or black tea. This fungus is not toxic (I had been drinking and sampling such tea for many a number of years). Some tea dealers took advantage of this jin hua and promoted the tea as sweeter and has many health benefits. I personally cannot tell the difference when I sample a jin hua black tea or a non jin hua black tea.  It is my opinion that this yellow fungus were also 'killed' when the tea is infused with boiling water. 

I have a high opinion of Xiang Mu Hai tea and this 2019 production did not disappoint. The tea is smooth and has a sweet aftertaste. Easy to drink.