This yellow tea from organic cultivation comes from near the town of Pu'er and is harvested in May at altitudes of up to 1,900 meters. The production steps are similar to those of a classic Chinese green tea, with the exception that the Yellow Dragon continues to mature in closed bamboo baskets for 7 days after rolling. This results in a much darker leaf, decorated with leaf tips. The taste also differs from other yellow teas: spicy, slightly chocolaty with a fine floral finish, Yellow Dragon combines the best of Yunnan teas.
The Silver Needle White Tea is originally from the north of the province of Fujian, where white tea was produced for the first time. This exquisite quality is grown at altitudes of between 850 and 1,000 m, and only the budding leaf is plucked. The climate and soil conditions, the early morning fog and a good amount of sunshine in the afternoon are optimal growth conditions for this unique tea. The bright, slightly rose-coloured cup develops a soft, fragrant bouquet and a tender, mild taste on the tongue, which is reminiscent of apricots.
The leaf tips produced in Guangnan County (Yunnan) are carefully humidified before being refined. Then, skilled hands bind them together with two freshly cut marigold and rose blossoms into small pieces of art. Royal Rose unfolds its exceptional splendour in the infusion. A play of colours of red and orange-coloured blossoms, spread in a sea of delicate emerald green leaf tips. Colour nuances of ripe limes surround the flowery, fragrant bouquet.
Alongside Sheng and Shu Pu-Erh, white tea is also pressed into cakes in Yunnan. This tea is produced from tea shrubs grown in Cangyuan at elevations of over 1,600 metres under certified organic cultivation. After the traditional process of withering and sun-drying, the leaves are briefly misted with steam again before being pressed into shape and dried once more. This tea reveals a slightly more matured white tea character in the cup, with a delicate floral note and hints of sweet honey and peach.
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