Country of Origin: China Region:
Yunnan Province
Grade: TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe)
Altitude: 4000 feet Manufacture
Type: Orthodox
Infusion: Bright, with an origin specific
character.
Cup Characteristics: Excellent
fullness with subtle China sweetness. Only produced during March and April,
when the mountain air is moist and cool.
Information: It is believed throughout the tea
world that the Chinese province of Yunnan, which borders Laos, Vietnam, Burma, and Tibet, is the birthplace of the world’s first tea plantations. The tea
there is grown at very high elevations ranging from 4500-6000 feet above sea
level. The altitude, combined with the warmth and humidity of the highlands
creates a natural greenhouse that Yunnan tea plants thrive in. Our Yunnan tea like most Yunnan teas is known by its full-bodied and slightly sweet flavor.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water
to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour
the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes
according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Milk
and sugar can also be added.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5
teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of
freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving
pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the
leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to
taste.