Ancient Yunnan (tin)
This exquisite tea is harvested from ancient tea trees in China’s Yunnan Province, one of the world’s best tea growing regions. With a deep, well-rounded taste, each sip contains a complex array of flavors ranging from ripe fruit, cedarwood, peppery spice and sweet raisin. Subtle notes of cocoa whisper gently during this tea’s malty, lingering finish. Rich in antioxidants and anti-aging properties.
- Organic black tea
This tea is USDA Certified Organic.
Yunnan, China
Water Temperature: 195°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: 2 tablespoons per 16 oz
Steep Time: 3-4 minutes
General Guide:
- Add tea leaves to a teapot, fill-your-own tea bag or infuser basket.
- Use 1 to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of leaves per cup (8 oz) of water. Adjust to taste.
- Bring fresh, cold water to a rolling boil, allow it to cool slightly, then pour water over tea leaves and cover.
- Infuse (steep) leaves between 2-5 minutes; 3½ minutes is a good average that works well for most tea types. Do not over steep or tea may become bitter. If you prefer strong tea, do not over steep; simply use more leaves.
- Remove bag or infuser from water or strain leaves. Enjoy!
Water Quality: Tea is only as good as the water used to prepare it. Avoid distilled or unfiltered tap water, which can limit tea’s flavor. Bottled spring water or filtered tap water is ideal.
Water Temperature: Most teas taste best when prepared with water around 195˚F (just below boiling) however, some teas require a lower temperature or they may become bitter.
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Love it!I love black tea and after finding Amber Dragon in a charming little gift shop and thoroughly enjoying it, I looked into Octavia's other choices. Ancient Yunnan has joined my list of favorites-it is everything a true black tea lover enjoys! Love the part about ancient tea trees too!
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A CLASSIC essential-for-the-cupboard YunnanBlack leaves with touches of gold. One heaping teaspoon seems to make the perfect brew. This is everything I want and expect in a classic Yunnan tea. The brew is black as night, the mouthfeel is smooth and silky, no astringency or bitterness can be found. Even the third steep in which I only filled the mug half full was very delicious and full of flavor. Lovely chocolate notes with hints of sweet potato and even a bit of a starchy quality. It's a lovely tea. I really like it. I'd stock up on this one. The cupboard must always have at least one Yunnan!
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A CLASSIC essential-for-the-cupboard YunnanBlack leaves with touches of gold. One heaping teaspoon seems to make the perfect brew. This is everything I want and expect in a classic Yunnan tea. The brew is black as night, the mouthfeel is smooth and silky, no astringency or bitterness can be found. Even the third steep in which I only filled the mug half full was very delicious and full of flavor. Lovely chocolate notes with hints of sweet potato and even a bit of a starchy quality. It's a lovely tea. I really like it. I'd stock up on this one. The cupboard must always have at least one Yunnan!
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Love it!I love black tea and after finding Amber Dragon in a charming little gift shop and thoroughly enjoying it, I looked into Octavia's other choices. Ancient Yunnan has joined my list of favorites-it is everything a true black tea lover enjoys! Love the part about ancient tea trees too!
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A CLASSIC essential-for-the-cupboard YunnanBlack leaves with touches of gold. One heaping teaspoon seems to make the perfect brew. This is everything I want and expect in a classic Yunnan tea. The brew is black as night, the mouthfeel is smooth and silky, no astringency or bitterness can be found. Even the third steep in which I only filled the mug half full was very delicious and full of flavor. Lovely chocolate notes with hints of sweet potato and even a bit of a starchy quality. It's a lovely tea. I really like it. I'd stock up on this one. The cupboard must always have at least one Yunnan!
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Love it!I love black tea and after finding Amber Dragon in a charming little gift shop and thoroughly enjoying it, I looked into Octavia's other choices. Ancient Yunnan has joined my list of favorites-it is everything a true black tea lover enjoys! Love the part about ancient tea trees too!
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