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Famous Chinese Black Teas
In China, black teas are known as Hong Cha �red tea� referring to the deep, golden red hue of high quality, fully oxidized leaf and its brilliant infusion. Though not as common in China as green tea, black tea originated in that ancient land and the distinctive flavors of its famous black tea growing regions are still sought after by connoisseurs. Teas such as Anhui Province�s Keemun (the original �English Breakfast�) and Fujian�s Bohea were among the earliest exported to Europe.
Chinese black teas vary broadly in varietal, processing style and flavor. In general, they are made from whole, unbroken leaf and have less astringency than South Asian black teas. They can range anywhere from toasted, cocoa and floral, rose-like aromas (typical of Keemuns) to rich, buttery, earthy flavors (typical of Yunnans).

Black Longan
Leaves are hand-sewn and shaped to resemble a Longan fruit. Unfurls into a blossom shape when infused. Dark red infusion with a sweet earthy cacao flavor.

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Black Peony
Leaves are hand-sewn into rosettes. Dark red infusion with a sweet earthy cacao flavor.

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Black Spiral
Consists of young leaf twisted into delicate, wiry, spiraled pearls and speckled with golden tip bud. Produces a strong, caramel, sweet flavor.

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Emperor's Gold
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云南金茶
One of the top grade black teas from Yunnan. Sweet, slightly roasted, full bodied flavor similar to apricots.

Golden Monkey
Malty flavor with a full bodied sweetness.

Golden Monkey (Reserve)
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Golden Monkey is an early spring season grown tea from Northern Fujian province with a refreshing full bodied sweetness, honey texture, and a very pleasant, toasty aftertaste.

Golden Needle
Made only from the long, slender leaf tips, this is a specialty black tea from Northern Fujian, China. Strong, malty, sweet roasted flavor.

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Grand Qimen
Made from small tip leaves, Qimen has a full bodied, sweet flavor.

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Keemun Hao Ya
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The most prized grade of the famous ‘Keemun’ tea from Anhui province, China. Small, delicate, red-black leaves with flecks of gold tip bud.

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Maofeng Noir
MaoFeng Noir produces a bright, floral, aromatic brew with a mellow, slightly earthy, sweet-tart flavor hinting at rose, hibiscus, pomegranate and blood orange.

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Pine Smoked Black
Very rich, distinct smoked aroma.

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Tippy South Cloud
Reddish brown brew, sweet aroma with roasted undertones and full bodied flavor.