Origins: Our Yunnan black is a Dian Hong style black tea. Single origin and grown organically in the higher elevations of Yunnan Province. Often referred to as the "Mocha of Tea", it offers a full-bodied, malty flavor with 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 and are often held to develop complexity in flavor as they age. Artisinal Craftsmanship: We look for two things in selecting this tea: Cultivation using organic practices alongside with rich, malty and sweet flavors. 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. Bold & Refreshing: Savor a rich and full-bodied taste, whether brewed warm for comfort or chilled for a crisp refreshment. Mindful Tasting: 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 spice. Mindful Brewing: One tea bag per 8-12 ounces of water at a temperature at 195-205° F. We suggest a steep of 3 minutes to experience the variety of flavors offered. Longer steeps will give more body to the cup. Leaves will steep multiple times. Our tea bags are also non-GMO biodegradable corn silk. USDA Organic. Enjoy hot or iced!
About Silk Road Teas
Silk Road Teas is known as a purveyor of rare and artisan teas. Each spring, we travel in the tea-rich southeastern provinces of China to source our teas. Visiting tea markets, small farms, specialty tea companies and tea brokers, we find the finest varieties of white, green, oolong, black and Pu-erh tea.
Yunnan Black - This tea is sure to please! Often described as the "mocha of tea", organically-grown buds and leaves offer a malty aroma, a slightly peppery, smooth taste and a mouth-filling, sweet finish. This classic black has long been enjoyed as a breakfast tea and it goes very well with food and will be enjoyed as a refreshing cup most anytime. It chills to a tasty iced tea as well!
You will note the leaves are large to preserve the natural flavors and bring a richer, deeper flavor to the cup and to afford you multiple steeps! These elegant sachets are perfect for enjoyment at home, at the office, while traveling or a relaxing cup anytime.
