Yunnan Green Toppest Tea

This large leaf green tea consists of a silver tip and boasts smooth vegetal flavours. It could also be said that the name of Yunnan Green Toppest Tea tells you everything you need to know about its special tea. The Yunnan Province of China is known and loved for some of the best teas in the world. This tea is no exception, and what's more, is a perfect example of what makes the Yunnan Province so special. Furthermore, when consumed as part of a healthy and active lifestyle, Yunnan Green Toppest Tea can help you to lose weight, as well as improve cardiovascular health, and even reduce the risks of Type II Diabetes. 

The Yunnan Province has a long history with tea spanning at least 2,100 years. It is located in the far Southwest of the country and is known for some of the oldest tea trees in the world, many of which could even pre-date Yunnan Tea consumption.

During the Shang (c. 1600 - c. 1046 BCE) and Zhou (c. 1046 - 256 BCE) dynasties, the people of the province began to grow tea and served it as a tribute to emperors of the period. However, the mass-exportation of tea to originate from the Yunnan Province did not start until the 18th Century. In the world of tea, this is very recent history.

Today, all the tea-producing areas of the province are located at elevations between 1,200 and 2,000 metres. After thousands of years of production, the Yunnan Province is still known for its near-perfect tea-growing conditions. This includes an annual mean temperature of 12 C to 23C, an effective annual heat cumulation between 4,500 C and 7,000 C, and annual rainfall between 1,000 to 1,900mm. It is really no surprise, then, that Yunnan Green Toppest Tea tastes so wonderfully good. So, what are you waiting for?

Type of Tea: Loose Leaf Green Tea.

Origin: The Yunnan Province, China.

Brewing Instructions: Brew using freshly boiled water left to cool to temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees. Following this, infuse for 3 to 5 minutes.

How to Serve: Consider lemon for added citrus flavour coupled with bitter undertones. Alternatively, this beverage is best served as it is.

Tasting Notes: Yunnan Green Toppest Tea boasts a sweet but subtle aroma noted for its herbaceousness. Its delicate flavour consists of grassy and earthy notes, making it an excellent afternoon tea.

Colour in Cup: Pale yellow liquor, light in tone.

Health Benefits: Want to get the most from your morning cup? Yunnan Green Toppest Tea is a good, if not excellent place to start. This beverage is a green tea, meaning it contains high concentrations of antioxidants known as polyphenols, specifically polyphenolic catechins. These catechins in Yunnan Green Toppest Tea can be further subcategorised, with the most vital compound recognised as Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Not only is EGCG arguably the most important antioxidant compound found in Green Tea, but it likewise provides the beverage with its characteristic colour and flavour. EGCG can help slow down the negative effects of human oxidation, which is how the body metabolises the oxygen we breathe. During this process, however, oxidation creates impaired electrons known as free radicals.

These free radicals can wreak havoc on the body when left unchecked. They can increase the risks of many conditions; perhaps most notably, cardiovascular disease. Enter Green Tea, specifically Yunnan Green Toppest Tea, which can, when consumed frequently, neutralise free radicals.