Yunnan Black
I order this once a year and have gone through 6 or 7 lbs. since I switched to loose leaf tea. One of my favorite black teas.
Our Yunnan black is a Dian Hong style black tea. It is single origin and grown organically in the higher elevations of Yunnan Province. Often referred to as the "mocha of tea", it is full-bodied and offers a malty flavor with a delicate spiciness. As the leaves are large and "soft" they yield a lush, full-flavored tea that will cup to a rich, russet-red color. This bright, clean coloration well exemplifies the process of oxidization of the leaf and thus its denotation as a Dian Hong or "red" tea in China. Yunnan Black is widely enjoyed as a breakfast black tea. It can be served with milk and sugar.
Lot Notes
We look for two things in selecting this tea. Cultivation using organic practices is our priority. Along with this, the taste must be rich, malty and sweet. The craftsmanship in processing was evident by the tea's appearance - the leaves are consistent in size with a nice accentuation of golden bud. Its' distinctive clear, russet-red cup color reflects the skill in the oxidization process with a resulting clean "red" liquor color offering plenty of flavor.
Tea facts
This black is made to the Dian Hong style. Classic methods of cultivation, harvesting and processing are applied to make this unique tasting tea with all of its wonderful taste attributes. The leaves are single origin, organic and grown at high elevation. Yunnan style black teas are often held to develop complexity in flavor as they age.
Tasting Notes
Leaves will steep to creamy and malty sweet notes with a thirst quenching sweetness in the finish. Taste is clean and lingering. Some flavor of caramel and certainly spice.
Brewing Suggestions
Use a round tablespoon or about 3-4 grams for 8-12 ounces of water at a temperature right up to boiling. Boiling water will bring the leaves flavors out quickly. To heighten first steep flavors, rinse the leaves briefly with boiling water, pour off, let the leaves steam for a few minutes and re-infuse. We suggest a steep of 3 minutes to experience the variety of flavors offered. Longer steeps of 3 + minutes will give more body to the cup. Leaves will steep multiple times.
I order this once a year and have gone through 6 or 7 lbs. since I switched to loose leaf tea. One of my favorite black teas.
This is the best breakfast tea we have ever tasted! My whole family drinks it daily. Great fragrance and strength without any bitterness.
This is the perfect breakfast tea! I drink it every morning. I make a small pot and drink several cups with a splash of milk. The tea is refreshing , not too smokey and it gives me a nice morning lift. I really enjoy this tea ( and its price point ).
this tea is really high grade malty sweet beautiful color delicious even with over steep it will be more good flavor.
I have been a tea drinker for decades, and this is the best I have found. It is high quality, complex tea and I like it with a tiny splash of whole milk.
Excellent tea!
I have been a lifelong tea drinker and this is by far the best breakfast tea I have found. It is full bodied, rich, flavorful and stands up well to a splash of milk in the morning. My favorite morning tea by far.
Oh my gosh, I just love this tea! Absolutely no bitterness no matter how long you let it steep. It has a very round taste to it, if that makes any sense.
Quite possibly the best tea I have ever tasted.
I loved this tea. I reminded me of curling up with a good book and a steamy mug of this tea in some nook somewhere and getting lost for hours. The taste was of "comfort" for me.
