Shangri-Lahhhh07/06/2025 ByRaj Shangri-la Gold Nepalese Black Tea The tea always comes neatly packaged with brewing instructions printed on the box. I brewed this one according to the instructions and wasn’t disappointed. The leaves were whole, and not broken, as I measured out 5 grams for my small pot. The dry and wet leaves had a light apricot scent. After brewing, the wet leaves still carried the same scent, but reminded me of the smell you experience walking on a fall forest floor after a light rain… ahhh. The 1st brew, delights your taste buds with a light cocoa and apricot flavor. It is full bodied, and lingers on the tongue, as you go for another cup. Ironically as I sipped on the first cup, enjoying the hint of cocoa, I saw the stamp in the bottom of the small 6oz glass mug, The nestle co… smile… The subsequent steeps grew a bit more bold. For myself, the bolder it is the better. As I began to drink the last steep, it lightened up, but still soothing and pleasant, as I wound down the evening…
Our responseThank you so much for the detailed description of your tasting experience. I have personally visited the factory that produces this tea. It is a well-run company that is reflected in the quality of its teas.
Nice variation on everyday black.05/21/2020 ByZea Morvitz Why get along with flat ordinary black tea when you can drink this! Great afternoon pick-me-up. Surprisingly complex flavor. Our responseI totally agree with your assessment - why drink the flat ordinary black tea when there is a better option.
Shangri-La Gold02/02/2020 ByJanet Page I love this tea and have ordered it several times. I love that you can get several brews from of it, and that each one tastes slightly different. I love ordering from Bana Tea overall - great selection of puerh teas, also. Good selections, good service! Just read my review - realize there's a lot of Love's in it, but they are really good! just read my review - realize there's a lot of loves in it, but they are really good! Our responseJanet, thank you so much for your high praise. I really appreciate it. I will continue to work hard to source the best teas and to provide the best services to all Bana supporters.
Looking forward to the morning01/09/2020 ByLinda-Ellen Timpone Tea is how I start my day. I have been drinking golden Yunnan for years that is until I tried Shangri-La black tea. I love the rich taste, the notes of dark chocolate, the beautiful red color. I have a tiny clay tea pot that makes one cup at a time. The first cup is great but the second cup is just as good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves loose leaf black tea. Our responseThank you for the nice review and the endorsement!
Shangri-La Gold12/04/2019 ByLinda-Ellen I love black teas from Yunnan. I have been drinking them for years. I recently took a chance on ordering via the internet a tea called Shangri-La Gold. I was thrilled with the brew. It’s a rich flavorful tea with deep notes of dark chocolate. Loose teas are my favorite I feel I’m getting the full benefit of tea when it has the freedom to open up in a pot with fresh filtered water. Our responseThank you for your nice review. I have been to the factory myself and was impressed with their operation. The tea speaks for it.
Wonderful Tea02/11/2019 ByJanet Page I tried this tea since I have tried several of Banas' pu-erh teas, and enjoyed them all. This one caught my eye because it was listed as a black tea, and because the description included a hint of "rose" in the flavor. I enjoy it because it is brewed like a pu-erh - quickly (and frequently), but tastes like a black. Very smooth, very little tannin taste. And the little breath before the sip - is roses! Delightful!
That ROSE linger~01/15/2019 Byajh This is a very special tea. Yes, it is a black tea, but each sip ends with a heavenly note of rose. This is not a floral tea with that imitation perfume aroma. I could sip it every day or serve it to some "royal" guests!
Shangri-La Gold Black Tea10/15/2018 ByJennifer I ordered this tea after receiving a sample with a previous order. It has an excellent flavor and is not astringent and can be brewed about three times.
