A full-bodied tea from the Yunnan Province in China, an area long known for producing the highest quality black teas. A cup of Yunnan black tea produces a rich, malty brew, with a slight spice-like finish. It makes an excellent breakfast tea.

We recently upgraded the quality of this tea to a very tippy gold lot.

• Steeping at a lower temperature than you normally would for black teas brings out all the subtler complexities of this tea. We suggest steeping at 180 degrees.