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. Harvest date is 2024.
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.
BLACK TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
195° - 205° F
2 Minutes
Black tea is a leaf that has been fully oxidized. This rigorous oxidization produces a tea of hearty rich flavors while reducing its astringency and bringing out a natural sweetness.
Flavors will range from bright, brisk, peppery, clean, and smoky to aromatic, bold, malty, nutty, spicy, and sweet. Blacks are known for long, delicately aromatic, and comforting aftertastes. Note, they are often enjoyed with milk or sweetener.
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Excellent tea!
I've been drinking this tea almost every morning for the last 10 years and I enjoy it just as much every morning. Fantastic with a little milk and relatively affordable too!
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YUNNAN BLACK HIGH GRADE
This black (red) is excellent. It has all the constituent properties of what is called black tea. The slight cocoa hints, the maltiness, the salinity, the tension, etc., etc., etc. Great stuff!!
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Proper Black tea
This tea is all what you want lipton to be but is hardly not. Wonder smooth black breakfast tea.
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I love this tea and drink it every morning for past several years
Deep earthy delicious
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Great tea
This is an excellent tea that has several steeps and is very good. I highly recommend it.
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Yunnan Black
I love it. Always have. Black tea with character.;
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Exceptional
I am not sure I have ever seen so many reviews, but here is my two cents worth anyway. Some of you might have heard of "the professors of tea" a couple, who were the ones that recommended Silk Road Teas to me. For that I am thankful to them. Also, I got the tip that everyone should try a Dian Hong at least once in this life. It took me awhile, as I am mostly an Assam, Keemun, Fujian drinker. Once I tried this high grade Yunnan I was very pleased. Thanks for stocking this, I appreciate you.
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Breakfast Tea
Excellent robust flavor. Really enjoying this tea.
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Yunnan Black- High grade
This tea exceeded my expectations!