{"product_id":"essentials-black-gold-black-tea","title":"Essentials Black Gold — Organic Yunnan Black Tea (Loose Leaf)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eYour Perfect Everyday Black Tea — Smooth, Golden, Endlessly Drinkable\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot every great tea needs to be complex or challenging. Sometimes the most extraordinary thing is a cup that’s simply, perfectly \u003cem\u003eright\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eEssentials Black Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is that tea. A smooth, malty Yunnan black tea from the ancient tea gardens of Cangyuan, China — with a hint of caramel and shortbread that makes it the most effortlessly enjoyable black tea you’ll ever drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorning. Afternoon. Evening. Black Gold is always the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malty black tea, caramel, shortbread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeels Like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy, golden, effortless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Yunnan, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Yunnan black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Black Gold Is Your New Everyday Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; malty\u003c\/strong\u003e — no bitterness, no astringency, just pure pleasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍬 \u003cstrong\u003eNatural caramel \u0026amp; shortbread notes\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gentle sweetness that needs no sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003e100% organic Yunnan black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of China’s most celebrated tea regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☕ \u003cstrong\u003eEasy drinking every day\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tea you’ll reach for without thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💰 \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 15-cup or 70-cup sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — stock up and save\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic, Non-GMO, Vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Black Gold Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYunnan province is the birthplace of tea — the ancient forests of Cangyuan have been producing extraordinary black teas for thousands of years. Black Gold captures the essence of this heritage: a tea that is smooth, golden, and deeply satisfying without demanding anything of you. No ceremony required. No special equipment. Just great tea, every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Black Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteep Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot (black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212°F \/ 100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tsp per cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith milk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212°F \/ 100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tsp per cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrew strong, chill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 tsp per cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlack Gold vs. Standard Everyday Black Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEssentials Black Gold\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Black Tea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Rarely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yunnan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Blended, unknown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBitterness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Very low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Often bitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural sweetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Caramel \u0026amp; shortbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-GMO \u0026amp; Vegan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Black Gold good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — its smooth, low-bitterness character makes it one of the most approachable black teas available. It’s a perfect everyday tea for anyone new to loose leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need milk or sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the natural caramel and shortbread notes mean it’s delicious black. But it’s also wonderful with a splash of milk if that’s your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a tea bag version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Black Gold is also available in convenient 15-count tea bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Essentials Black Gold — Organic Yunnan Black Tea Loose Leaf\",\"description\":\"Smooth, malty organic Yunnan black tea with caramel and shortbread notes. Low bitterness, easy drinking. 15-cup and 70-cup sizes. 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