Yunnan Black Tea
Yunnan Black Snail
This selection is handcrafted from a bold-leaf Yunnan varietal. The dry leaves are tightly rolled into a spiral snail shape, dark in color, with golden tip accents. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied with notes of bittersweet cocoa and carob, as well as the classic Yunnan spice hints.
Yunnan Black Snail Sample
This selection is handcrafted from a bold-leaf Yunnan varietal. The dry leaves are tightly rolled into a spiral snail shape, dark in color, with golden tip accents. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied with notes of bittersweet cocoa and carob, as well as the classic Yunnan spice hints.
Yunnan Dian Hong Gold
This outstanding Yunnan black tea selection is composed of handcrafted golden tips with a beautiful downy appearance. The russet-amber liquor is fragrant with hints of molasses. Layers of cocoa, spice, and earth weave together to create a rich flavor that is complemented by a caramelized sugar sweetness. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.
Season's Pick Golden Monkey
A plethora of downy golden tips decorates long, twisted leaves in this superb China black tea selection from Yunnan province. The aroma is fragrant with the sharp, sweet scent of spiced cocoa. The velvety smooth cup is rich and chocolatey with an enduring dark molasses sweetness. The finish lingers with a warming kick. A great selection for a cold winter day.
Golden Monkey Supreme
The ultra-bold, carefully twisted leaves of this outstanding Yunnan province black tea are fragrant with the aroma of rich cocoa. This cocoa note is also prominent in the velvety smooth, full-bodied cup, heady with toasty, spicy hints. A dried fruit sweetness lingers in the finish, balanced by a dry hint of red wine.
Yunnan Golden Buds Organic
A pronounced aroma and flavor of rich melted chocolate distinguishes this outstanding black tea selection from Yunnan province. A profusion of downy golden buds yields a dark amber cup with a rounded, velvety smooth mouth feel and caramel-like sweetness. The finish lingers with dark, bittersweet notes of malt and cherry, reminiscent of a Porter beer. A staff favorite. Small lot with limited availability.
China Black Ruan Zhi Hong
From Yunnan province, this outstanding Chinese black tea offering has long ebony-brown leaves that steep a velvety smooth cup. The sweet aroma of this Yunnan tea, hinting of rose petals, is balanced with pronounced spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The dark amber liquor exhibits exceptional complexity with layers of earth, spice, brown sugar, and a whisper of floral essence. The finish lingers and comforts with hints of warming spice. A staff favorite.
Yunnan FOP Select
The dark brown leaves of this selection are accented with golden tips. Rich, earthy notes are present in the aroma and dark amber cup, and hints of white pepper and cassia add a pleasing accent. The smooth finish has a light tangy feel.
Yunnan GFOP
This high-grown Yunnan is a great value of excellent quality. The rich, earthy cup exhibits brisk flavor with a full mouth feel, complemented by inviting hints of honey, cocoa, and spice.
Yunnan Golden Tips Supreme
New lot. Elegant, downy gold tips are showcased in this superb black tea offering from Yunnan province. A sweet aroma with notes of brown sugar pairs well with rich earthy notes in the thick, syrupy cup. A silky smooth mouth feel envelops hints of spice that linger long into the finish.
Yunnan FBOP
A Broken Orange Pekoe from Yunnan province, this tea is a hearty version of the whole-leaf varieties. Try it with milk for a British style Yunnan cup.
Yunnan TGFOP
This superior China black tea is a great after-dinner tea. Stands up nicely to milk and is also delectable on its own.
Yunnan tea, grown on the steep hillsides and tea terraces of southern China's Yunnan Province, is famed for producing world-renowned black teas that reflect the region's unique climate and centuries-old tea-growing traditions. Accented by an earthy, spicy quality, organic or conventional loose leaf Chinese Yunnan teas teas from Yunnan province offer a complex range of flavors. Because of their rich, full-bodied flavor, our Yunnan black teas may be enjoyed as a great alternative to British-style blends for a strong breakfast cup. Yunnan teas offer numerous health benefits, including being rich in antioxidants, supporting the immune system, aiding digestion, and reducing inflammation*.
We carefully examine the harvest from the top tea estates in Yunnan Province to ensure that only the best Yunnan loose leaf tea makes it into your cup, including:
- Our popular Golden Yunnan teas: Season's Pick Golden Monkey and Yunnan Golden Tips Supreme.
- Yunnan FOP Select is known for its rich, earthy flavor and tangy finish.
- Yunnan Black Snail with leaves rolled into a spiral snail shape.
Plus, check out our large selection of other top-quality Chinese black teas.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.