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Origin: Yunnan Province

Organic Black Snail

Organic Black Snail

$15.75
$15.75
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$0.56/serving
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Like our Golden Monkey - our Black Snail Tea is grown on a relatively small terraced tea garden that ranges from 600 to 1,500 meters above sea level in the rugged mountains of southwestern Yunnan Province - just a few short miles from the border with Burma.

Named for the twisted shape of the finished leaves - fancifully reminiscent of snail shells, this is a lighter, sweet black tea with hints of roses and plums  - perfect for afternoon tea times. 


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Brewing Guidelines

  • 1:30

  • 210

  • 1.5 TSP - 3G PER CUP
See Brewing Guidelines for more information about brewing loose leaf teas.

Organic Black Snail Reviews

Customer Reviews

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L.S.
Very Good / Well priced

Very nice red / black tea. Good liquor color. Full bodied texture. Leaves open up well. Elegant, notes of fruit, mostly at the intersection of floral and mineral. 210 F the recommended water temp was too hot for me. 195 brings out the mineral taste I found. Six steeps 10 seconds to 60 seconds between w day of gardening and a night of baking

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Donna L.
Brewing instructions inconsistent

I do like this tea. A lot. Love the aftertaste that lingers - both woody and flowery.
However, the brewing instructions on the tin and on the website are wildly different so I'm still experimenting. There is no bitterness no matter which way I'm brewing.
Tin: 3 tsp for 3:45 min
Website: 1.5 tsp for 1:30

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Island B.
Excellent Tea, Especially for Iced Tea

We are enjoying everything about this tea but its name. Thank you for adding this tea to your superb selection.

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Andrew W.
Deliciously Fruity

One of my favorite black teas. Great natural fruity flavor that comes through multiple brews. It’s my everyday black for enjoying anytime.

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S.C.
Black Snail

Love this tea!

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Jessica G.

I love it!!!

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Forrest S.
Very Tasty!

I had never tried this type of tea before. It was very tasty and refreshing. I would highly recommend it!

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Kathryn B.

Love it. Terrific flavor.

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Dámaris C.
Class Act

We discovered Little Red Cup this Christmas.
The flavor has kept us coming back. Black Snail deserves a nickname, it’s so smooth and unique-no bitterness, slight sweetness. The personable aspect of this company makes them a rare jewel indeed. I would enthusiastically send Little Red Cup teas to any of my friends and family as a gift.

PS: We’re about to re-order YuLu Green Tea, we drank Jasmine this morning. Yunnan Black has become a go to.

PPS: I’m a grateful Veteran with no connection to the company

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Kevin B.
Wonderful Tea!

Really different from my usual go to black tea. Lighter and a bit fruity. Not bitter or very astringent. Very flavorful and a great change of pace. I have really been enjoying this for the last few days as an afternoon/early evening cup. It might not replace my strong morning cup, but really liking it a lot.

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