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yunnan noir
based on 1837 reviews
Yunnan Noir is a black tea from the Yunnan province of China, the birthplace of tea itself. Much of the tea in this southern province is a large leaf variety. Grown at 1500 meters above sea level where the mountains are veiled in mist, with clean water and rich soil form ideal growing conditions and contribute to the unique flavor. Our Yunnan Noir is a hand-rolled tea, with leaves tightly curled into a 'black snail' shape. The aroma is sweet with hints of honey and spice. Savory and winey on the palate, with smooth, deep fruity astringency, tremendous depth of flavor, cinnamon bark and nutmeg in the finish. A terrifically textured cup of tea.
Black Tea | High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3-5 mins
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Lore
Film Noir is a genre of movie most associated with the post-WWII era of the 1940s. Frequently centered around crime and detective stories a la The Maltese Falcon’s Sam Spade, they’ve given us the classic gritty detective trope we know and love and influenced everything from film classic Bladerunner to beloved comic Calvin and Hobbes and even Spider-Man, which featured Spider-Man Noir (voiced by Nicholas Cage) in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Similar to the animated superhero flick, we’ve taken a lighter take than the old films with our tea too, focusing on the tea’s color, rather than a tone.Raw Honey for Black Teas
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Is the nutmeg a flavor that comes from the tea leaves or is it actually mixed in the tea?
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on April 24th, 2021
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could someone please explain the purpose of second and third steeps?
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Direct Trade Advantage
We import directly from the artisan farmers whose names and faces you'll find throughout our website. This makes our products fresher than those offered by the companies who use middlemen and brokers, and also less expensive. Here's a comparison of how much more you'd be paying by buying this elsewhere:
David's Tea:
99% more expensive
Meet our yunnan noir farmer, Zha Luo
To ensure the best quality and value, we import our teas directly from the countries in which they are grown, working closely with the farmers who tender them. Our Roots Campaign connects our customers with the rich stories and the farmers behind some of our most popular teas.
How long have you been growing tea and what got you started?
“I started to work for tea when I was 18. I have great interest in tea. I liked to help my parents to make tea after school. Now I am happy as I can work whole day with tea. I do love tea.”
Can you describe a typical day out in the field?
“Normally I get up at 6 in tea season. It will be very busy in tea season. I have to work the whole day from picking to making. Normally I go to pick up tea leaves in the morning and do some making in the afternoon. I need to climb some tea mountain to pick up tea leaves. I am young I am not tired. I love to do it.”
What is your favorite part of growing tea?
“My favorite part is shaping the Yunnan Noir tea. It has a beautiful shape which is curl and golden. It requires experience and patience. Now I am still young I have a lot to learn from my master who is my father. I am happy when I can make better shape for a new lot. I am sure I can get better and better in the future.”
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