From the mountainous province of China - Yunnan (called “the birthplace of tea”) - comes this fully oxidised, rich and smooth black tea that has malty flavour with notes of nuts and chocolate. Yunnan Black tea has a distinctive brassy red colour and a smoky aroma when brewed. Best to enjoy as it is but if you prefer your tea with milk, do not hesitate to add a splash.

BREWING: Allow 1- 1½ teaspoon per cup. Pour the freshly boiled water onto the leaves. Steep for 3 minutes or longer for a more full-bodied drink. USES: Enjoy on its own or with sugar or milk (or both). Delicious as a breakfast drink but can be equally enjoyable throughout a day. BENEFITS: Like other black teas, Yunnan black tea is rich in antioxidants. It may also provide an energy boost when consumed, due to its moderate caffeine content. ABOUT: Yunnan black is one of the most famous tea varieties. It is made from fully oxidized leaves and this gives the tea, when brewed, its distinctive brassy red colour, smoky aroma and robust flavour with notes of nuts and chocolate. ORIGIN: Yunnan is a province in southwestern China. This mountainous region is known for its rich tea-growing history and is one of the oldest tea-producing regions in the world – it is often called “the birthplace of tea”.