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January 10, 2005
Tippy Yunnan
Name: Tippy Yunnan
Kathy's Rating: 5.5/10.0
Company: Tealuxe
Origin of tea: China
Price: $10/50g (1.76oz)
Tea form: Loose Yunnan black tea
What they say: Yunnan teas have a slightly sweet, spicy and smoky character. This one is quintessential with a full body and golden tippy leaf.
Preparation method: Pour boiling water over tea. Steep for 4 minutes.
Review: China's Yunnan region is most famous for two types of tea - Yunnan black tea and pu-erh tea. This tea fits in the black tea category. I thought the taste was very bold, and definitely reminiscent of English breakfast tea. Although I have not reviewed it, Numi Teas makes a better Yunnan black tea than this one (Numi's has a richer taste). Also, given the choice of drinking Yunnan black tea or pu-erh tea, I much prefer the pu-erh tea, one of which I've already reviewed.
Posted by Kathy at January 10, 2005 08:47 PM