China Yunnan Golden Dragon – Black Tea

Brew & Taste

The intense yet balanced and soft taste of this golden brown tea carries a pleasant sweetness of caramel without the usual bitterness. The aroma is honeyed with a touch of flowers.

Origins

The mountainous Chinese province of Yunnan is the perfect place for lovers of fine teas. This region in southern China benefits from a climate ideal for growing hardy and highly prized tea plants.

Yunnan Golden Dragon comes from the Fengquing region, which is known for its aromatic teas. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, and only pickers with many years of experience are trusted to ensure that only premium buds with 1-2 youngest leaves are selected. The resulting beverage is of the best possible quality. For this particular tea, harvesting is carried out in spring. In this way, the leaves retain their freshness, natural intensity and typical aroma.

The initial processing is the same as for green teas. At a certain stage, however, the drying process is interrupted, and the tea undergoes short oxidation. Then comes another drying, this time at a higher temperature. It gives the leaves a beautiful golden color so that at first glance they do not resemble loose black tea at all. At the same time, they retain their structure and are only slightly curled.

Yunnan Golden Dragon is an extraordinary tea. In addition to its unique appearance, it will surprise you with its floral honey aroma. You do not have to worry about any bitter aftertaste. On the contrary, the sweet caramel resonates pleasantly with the denseness and earthiness of this delicious tea. Some sources say that it tastes great even with a second infusion. So forget the milk and enjoy this delicious rarity among Yunnan teas as is.

Tea packaging preview

We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.