Yunnan Black

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87 / 100

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Tea type
Black Tea
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Typical Preparation
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Steep for 1 min, 45 sec
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11 Tasting Notes View all

“I can’t believe how much this smells like sugary-dates prior to infusion! The aroma is amazing! After infusing there is still a little bit of that date aroma with a little danish-type smell,...” Read full tasting note
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“The aroma of the dry leaf is sweet. I agree with TeaEqualsBliss – I smell the sweetness of dates here. Even the brewed tea has a hint of the date-like fragrance, and this translates to the...” Read full tasting note
“Short review : this is wonderful. Really really wonderful. Long version and all about me: I can´t quite believe I had this waiting for months till i tried it. But did. I am really a bad-weather tea...” Read full tasting note

Description

Yunnan Black or Dian Hong is one of the most beloved of China’s black teas. It’s rich aroma, full flavor and natural citrusy taste makes it an excellent choice of lovers of black tea. It’s elegant reddish brown liquor adds a nice touch of elegance to this classy tea.

Summary:

Also known as Yunnan Gongfu, this delightful tea consists of a bud and 2 leaves. Grown in Yunnan which is widely considered one of the origin habitats of the tea plant, the Yunnan Black is also one of the most highly regarded Chinese black teas around.

Brew up a pot and you will understand why- it’s aroma immediately captivates you and its taste has a depth that is unmatched among black teas.

Taste:

Sweet, citrusy with hints of red dates

Liquor:

Golden brown with a gold rim

Personality:

Elegant is the operative word when you describe the Yunnan Black. Whether it is the air she carries or the quite strength that inspires admiration, the Yunnan Black is the epitome of class.

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