Almost on a parallel with the Assam area in India, the Yunnan province in China, with its high mountains and abundant rainfall, produces some of the most exquisite teas in the world. Producing black or "hong" tea for only 60 of the 1700 years this area has been in production, it now exports world-class black teas. The Yunnan province also produces our beloved pu-erhs. Very easily identified, Yunnans are thick, broad leaves with downy leaf buds; Yunnan Gold having an abundance of golden, downy tips.

This is the most beautiful of the Yunnans. The profusion of golden buds give this tea an almost mocha color. Distinctive, chocolatey flavor with a fragrant, pronounced aroma.