A Yunnan black tea with honeyed notes, lifted by the floral, delicately fruity sweetness of osmanthus. Can be infused several times. Yunnan, in south-west China, is one of the historic regions of black tea. Drink this Chinese black tea plain to appreciate its honeyed notes, without milk or sugar.
Tea
Yunnan Gold
A moment to return to yourself.
When time has been dense, fast, scattered, black tea sets a continuity.
Explore this form of time →Black tea, honey & osmanthus
Ref. HT21
Brewing guide
3 to 4 min
of infusion
95°C
ideal temperature
3 to 5 g / 200 ml
recommended dose
Description
A Yunnan black tea with honeyed notes,
lifted by the floral, delicately fruity sweetness
of osmanthus.
Can be infused several times.
Ingredients
Yunnan black tea, osmanthus flowers. No added flavourings.
Terroir, cultivar and leaf biochemistry
Or du Yunnan is a black tea from Yunnan, China, a province in the southwest and the historic birthplace of the tea plant. Large-leaf tea plants, Camellia sinensis var. assamica, are cultivated there, and their golden buds are the hallmark of the region's black teas. Black tea is fully oxidised: after withering and rolling, the catechins are transformed into theaflavins and thearubigins, which give colour and roundness. We have paired it with osmanthus flowers, with no added flavourings: a floral osmanthus black tea, with a naturally honeyed character.
Organoleptic profile and liquor
The liquor is amber, coppery. The nose is honeyed, with notes of toast and dried fruit, then the osmanthus brings a touch of apricot. On the palate, the cup is rounded, mildly tannic, and smooth. The finish is long, floral and slightly fruity. This Yunnan black tea with honeyed notes is best enjoyed plain, without milk or sugar, to appreciate its full smoothness.
Brewing protocol (gong fu cha and Western) and storage
Western method: 2.5 g for 20 cl, water at 90-95 °C, 3 to 4 minutes. Gong fu cha: 5 g for 10 cl, water at 95 °C, 15 to 20 seconds, then five to six infusions, increasing the time: Yunnan black tea lends itself particularly well to successive infusions. Keep the tin closed, in a dry place and away from odours, as osmanthus is delicate. You can discover it at the HOLLIN du Goût counter, in Sartrouville.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Or du Yunnan be infused several times?
Yes, particularly in a small volume with more leaves: five to six infusions are possible.
Does it contain flavourings?
No. The floral note comes from real osmanthus flowers.
Should milk be added?
We recommend drinking it plain: its natural sweetness is enough on its own.
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