Yunnan Gold Toppest

Yunnan Gold Toppest

Yunnan black tea, also known as 'Dian Hong', is grown in the Yunnan province of China near the boarder of Loas and Burma. The cloud-veiled mountains of Yunnan, create a such humid weather conditions which make for perfect tea growing. This fine grade Yunnan tea is bursting with long golden downy tips which make for a smooth tea with the deep sweet notes of Assam and the complexity of a Keemun.

Type of Tea- Black Chinese Tea.

Origin- Ling Yun, Yunnan Province, China.

Leaf Grade- Extra Toppest

Harvest- 2015

Brewing Guide- Use boiling water (100 degrees) Infuse for 3-5 minutes.

How to Serve- This well rounded and complex black tea can be appreciated with or without milk.

Tasting Notes- A Fresh, bright refreshing cup with deep sweet malty and complex smokey overtones.

Colour in Cup- Deep golden Liquor Pack sizes available- 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. ( We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf ! ). We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality.

Storage- Airtight container away from strong scents and direct sunlight.

Health Benefits- Black tea is known to reduce fatigue, stimulate the mind and raise energy levels. It has been known to reduce stress hormone levels and acts as a nerve sedative. And has a number of vitamins such as; Vitamin B1 and Panothenic Acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.

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History- Yunnan is known as the birth place of tea itself, producing tea for almost 1700 years! However, Dian Hong is a relatively need product and has only been produced since the 20th Century. Yunnan is mainly famous for the production of Pu'erh Tea.