Organic Golden Yunnan Black Tea
This lovely organic black tea hails from Lianhua Village in China's southwestern Yunnan province. It is slightly tippy with golden buds and twisted leaves. The full-bodied infusion of this loose leaf tea is deep red with molasses-like sweetness, a subtle milkiness and light coppery finish.
This Fair Trade Certified and organic tea is our standard grade Golden Yunnan black tea. For those looking for a higher grade Golden Yunnan, please try our Organic Golden Yunnan Premium Black Tea.
Ingredients: organic Chinese black tea
Origin: Landsun Tea Gardens, Yunnan Province, China
The Yunnan province lies at the southwestern corner of China just touching the Tibetan Himalaya and is dotted with several mountain ranges of its own. Known as one of the birthplaces of tea, Yunnan is home to some of the oldest tea trees in the world and the province boasts a climate well-equipped to grow tea. Landsun Tea is a multi-garden operation based in Lianhua Village, Simao Town. Their Dacao Tea Farm was the first tea garden in the Yunnan Province to receive organic certification in 2001. Since then, Landsun has converted all its land to organic cultivation. Landsun is most notably known for its poverty alleviation program in which it is helping to house, train and employ inter and intra-province migrants.
Steeping Instructions
At Arbor Teas, we believe tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. We’re happy to make recommendations to get you started, but don’t hesitate to experiment! When brewing your tea, your main considerations are tea quantity, water temperature, and steeping time. We recommend black teas to be steeped for 3 to 5 minutes in water heated to a full, rolling boil. For the best flavor, use fresh water whenever possible, and avoid overboiling. Try not to steep your tea longer than necessary, as you’ll extract undesirable bitterness from the leaves. If you want a stronger brew, don’t steep longer, just use more tea. And don’t forget to re-steep your tea leaves to get the most out of your leaf!
Looking for more info? Check out our How-To Guides and Eco-Brewing Tips!
Staff Perspectives
Sarah
"This has become my everyday tea with milk and honey! Even the kids love to have their tumblers full before they head off to high school."
Aubrey
"The fuzzy golden tips in the dry leaf are beautiful, and the slightly sweet, malty flavor makes for a perfect afternoon tea."
Chelsea
"This is - without a doubt - my favorite black tea! I love everything from the first aroma of the leaf to the last drop in the cup - a creamy, malty, spicy delight!"
Health Benefits
Like all true tea, black tea offers many potential health benefits. Research has found that tea (Camellia sinensis) can have many positive effects on human health, including improved cardiovascular function, cancer risk reduction, improved immune function, improved oral health, and help with weight management. Tea is also full of polyphenols, which are a class of antioxidant that help your body maintain homeostasis and balance your stress levels. Black tea specifically has been found to regulate blood sugar in diabetics better than other types of tea, according to a study done by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
For more information about the health benefits of black tea and other types of tea, and for direct sources of the above information, check out our Tea Health Benefits page!
Please note: the information above is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
