After a Golden Slumber - Royal Golden Yunnan

A Music-Inspired Traditional Tea

This tea was inspired by the Beatles ‘Golden Slumbers’. It is a traditional Yunnan Black Tea grown at high altitudes in the mountains of the Yunnan province of China. The “golden” part of the name refers to the many golden tips of this black tea that steeps a malty, smooth cup with an aroma that is rich, yet slightly sweet and a velvety smooth taste with a slight essence of black pepper. If you like a little milk and sugar with your tea, this black tea can certainly stand up to it, and makes a delightful morning cup. Try steeping this tea multiple times as the flavor evolves with each steeping. You will also find that as your tea cools, you will taste an essence of earthiness that is gentle to the palette.

The Yunnan Province is located in the southwest corner of China, and according to legend it is the birthplace of tea. It also contains a historic tea growing region. This area is also home to the famous Pu-erh teas. There are also a number of green teas grown within this region

Yunnan black tea is also referred to as ‘Dianhong’ tea. ‘Dian is the short name for the Yunnan Province and ‘hong’ refers to the red liquor of the tea once it is brewed. Unlike flavored black tea, this tea benefits from a slightly shorter steeping time. However, you can certainly adjust it as you like, because this tea tends to be very forgiving.

So, sit back with a cup of these golden leaves and watch as it brings you smiles when you rise.