January 2025
Sichuan and Yunnan Black Tea
As the weather gets colder and the holiday season nears, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm cup of rich, aromatic black tea. We invite you to explore four distinct black teas (known as Hong Cha or "red tea" in Chinese) from the renowned tea regions of Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces. Each tea showcases unique differences in terroir, harvest, cultivar, offering a unique tasting and comparative experience. The two Sichuan black teas come from Junlian County, Yibin, which borders northeastern Yunnan and is the birthplace of Chuan Hong Gong Fu black tea production in the 1950s. From a tea-making family with four generations of craftsmanship, we selected a highly aromatic Chuan Hong Gong Fu black tea and a special autumn harvest Bai Lu (White Dew, one of China’s 24 solar term in early September) black tea, rich in tender golden buds and complex flavors. From Yunnan’s high mountains, we bring you two unique teas. The Fengqing Wild "Ye Sheng" GuShu Red (2023 Spring), harvested at ~2400m elevation in the early spring, comes from wild Camellia taliensis tea trees over 100 years old. Meanwhile, the Wuliang Mountain Ruan Zhi Red, grown at ~2100m, is crafted from the Ruan Zhi Oolong cultivar, traditionally used for oolong tea. Each tea reflects the heritage, environment, and care of its origin. We hope you enjoy tasting and comparing these exquisite teas.
