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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Yunnan Black - High Grade
Excellent taste, and not so much tannins.
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Organic Yunnan Black
This is the best black tea I have ever had. I can tell just by the smell that no chemicals have ever been used. Its lovely by itself or with a slice of lemon. It always makes me feel good, feel happy... Its an experience. Thank you
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Yunan tea
One of the best Yunan teas I have had--ever. Full bodied and slightly sweet.
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Yunnan black is my most favorite of Silk Road teas
Since finding Silk Road teas, I consider myself a tea snob I can no longer go to tea shops and enjoy a cup of tea. I know what good tea tastes like. Nothing compares to Silk Road teas
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Wonderful Black Tea
This is my favorite daily morning drink. The caffeine level feels just right for me. It has a nice, pleasing richness and bitterness typical of Black Teas.
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tea
best, brews nice and red but is easy to drink, not over powering, i love this tea,
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Yunnan Black - High Grade
A good morning tea. Like an English breakfast tea, but with fuller body.
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Chocolate Aroma
I really liked to chocolate aroma the tea had while steeping but didn't think it came through strong while drinking. It is a nice low flavor black that goes well with the Jasmine Tip Green Tea.
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Yunnan black - high grade
This is a high-quality classic Yunnan black with a complex, sophisticated palette—an excellent daily drinker... It’s dark, mature, full-bodied—an excellent tea all around, not too easy to find at this level & worth its price, I think... (takes milk extremely well, but interesting enough on its own)