If Keemuns are the aristocrats of Chinese black teas, Yunnan black teas could be considered the frugal yet happy cousins from another region. Earthy and almost assertive, Yunnan teas have a maple sweetness that wins you over with charm. Typical of many Yunnan teas, Yunnan Golden Tips features a mixture of dull gold buds and black leaves (also known as Dianhong).
Black tea.
2 Briskness
3 Body
3 Aroma
Details: Yunnan black teas come from the remote region of China, down near the borders with Laos and Burma. People believe that this region is the origin of tea. This region ages much of its tea to make Pu-Erhs.
Dry Leaves: Long, twisted leaves that are faded gold with bits of black.
Liquor: Brown.
Aroma: An earthiness characteristic of most Yunnan teas, with sweetness of maple syrup. There are hints of spice.
Flavors: Mild sweetness with maple notes and spice.
If Keemuns are the aristocrats of Chinese black teas, Yunnan black teas could be considered the frugal yet happy cousins from another region. Earthy and almost assertive, Yunnan teas have a maple sweetness that wins you over with charm. Typical of many Yunnan teas, Yunnan Golden Tips features a mixture of dull gold buds and black leaves (also known as Dianhong).
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