Susurrus Sparkling Tea
Osmanthus Golden Tip
Naturally scented with November's opulent Osmanthus blooms
The Osmanthus Golden Tip bottling features hand-harvested, organic black tea buds, naturally scented with November's opulent Osmanthus blooms. Abundantly smooth, with honied apricot notes laced with toasty peach, nutmeg, and crushed acorns, this bottling is the first kiss of autumn – honoring the ancient Chinese tradition of flower-scented teas.
Tea Type:
Organic Black Tea - Golden Tip
Origin:
Yunnan, China
Cultivar:
Big Leaf Black "Old Tree"
Harvest:
Special Grade of 1st Flush
Elevation:
2,000 meters
Flower:
Osmanthus
Flower Scenting:
Multi-week intensive duration
Harvest Date:
April 2024
Release Date:
December 16, 2025
Tasting Notes
The "first kiss of autumn," each swirl of Osmanthus Golden Tip black tea glass smells like a warm late-September afternoon, with crushed acorns on black asphalt and the sweet fragrance of blooming tea olive - known in China as osmanthus - filling the air.
Smooth, round and a touch toasty, each sip of Osmanthus Golden Tip tastes like honied apricot, with warm orange citrus and a hint of nutmeg.
"It was a beautiful, bright autumn day with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it."
Serving & Pairings
A few recommendations so you can enjoy your Osmanthus Golden Tip bottlings to their fullest.
Serving & Storage
Best enjoyed in a white wine glass or champagne flute, served chilled or at white wine temperatures.
Tea's subtle aromas and flavors are most vibrant after warming slightly after pouring, so enjoy the blooming of each glass as its personality opens up over time.
For the most vibrant expression of each bottle, please enjoy within 12 months of purchase.
Store in a cool, dark place - your refrigerator is perfect - and, if not already cold, chill before serving.
If you don't enjoy your entire bottle in one sitting, simply seal it with a sparkling bottle stopper, keep refrigerated, and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Suggested Pairings
A chilled glass of bubbly Osmanthus Golden Tip pairs beautifully with a cozy reading nook, fireplace, or rocking chair with a warm blanket on a crisp autumn day, especially when you can hear the leaves and the acorns begin to drop.
Each glass is also ideal as an aperitif, for toasts, or between courses to reset the palate.
For meals with family and friends, its aromas and flavors dance well with:
- Autumn dishes like oven-roasted sweet potatoes with a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon
- Wintertime citrus on a chicory salad with caramelized, roasted beets
- A warm rum cake around the Holidays with a buttery, lemon glaze
