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Discover a commanding, beautifully structured masterpiece of classical Chinese viticulture: our premium Golden Heaven Yunnan China Black Tea offers an uncompromised, sophisticated loose-leaf experience. Composed of neat, tightly rolled, and wiry golden-tipped leaves, this single-origin reserve extraction brews into a brilliant, bright reddish-copper liquor in the cup. The sensory profile delivers a magnificent, full-bodied mouthfeel defined by an unmistakable malty character, a heady aromatic bouquet, and subtle, refined notes of ripe stone fruit. It leaves a brisk, satisfyingly crisp finish that drinks exquisitely neat or enhanced with a splash of milk to round out its complex structural layers.
The exceptional visual brilliance and deep structural resonance of our Golden Heaven Yunnan are dictated entirely by a rigorous agricultural chronology. Sourced from elite, high-altitude estates within China’s southwestern Yunnan Province, the leaves are harvested exclusively during a strict four-week vernal window encompassing the final two weeks of March and the initial two weeks of April.
This ultra-specific timing captures the emerging spring flush at its absolute peak, maximizing the concentration of downy, unbroken terminal buds. During the orthodox pan-firing and oxidation phases, these delicate buds transform into highly prized, vibrant golden tips. This meticulous sorting process yields a leaf profile that natively boasts an exceptionally high antioxidant polyphenol density and a balanced, clean astringency reminiscent of a prestigious Second Flush Assam, while retaining the signature smooth, earth-driven terroir of Southwestern China.
| Product Characteristics & Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Cup Profile | Full-bodied and brisk; marked by a deeply satisfying malty character, a fragrant, heady bouquet, and subtle, sophisticated stone-fruit undertones. |
| Ingredients | 100% Premium Chinese Black Tea (Orthodox Golden Tip Leaf, L. Camellia Sinensis) |
| Regional Origin | Yunnan Province, China |
| Harvest Window | Late March to Early April (Peak Spring Flush) |
| Leaf Morphology | Tippy, neat, wiry, and well-made leaves with a high percentage of downy golden buds. |
| Antioxidant Density | Very High |
| Caffeine Level | Medium |
| Dietary Designations | 100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Resilient under dairy or plant-based modifications. |
To properly unbind the intense malt esters and manage the brisk, high-antioxidant structure of this premium spring-harvest Yunnan tea, review our master preparation metrics: How to Make Tea.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.25 (in) |
| Height | 3.0 (in) |
| Depth | 7.25 (in) |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Type | Black Tea, Breakfast Tea, and China Black Tea |
| Dietary Options | Caffeinated and Gluten Free |
| Season | Everyday |
| Size | 4oz |
| Flavor | Traditional |
| Ingredients | Black tea |
| Cup Characteristics | Full bodied tending astringent (brisk) with a heady bouquet. Full malty with a hint of lovely jammy tea flavor that is outstanding with milk. Tremendous Tea! Reminiscent of a top 2nd flush Assam. |
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