Yunnan Hong Cha – Golden Bud
Price range: $14.49 through $44.99
Experience tea in its purest form with our Yunnan Hong Cha Golden Bud – sourced directly from Lincang, Yunnan, the birthplace of tea. These individual golden buds are artfully crafted by the Dai minorities and grown at extraordinary high altitude above 2,100 meters, offering the perfect climate for a slow growing season that concentrates exceptional flavours.
Birthplace of Tea Heritage
- Birthplace of tea - the original home of Camellia sinensis
- Ancient tea culture spanning thousands of years
- Dai minority craftsmanship - traditional artisanal methods
- High-altitude cultivation above 2,100 meters elevation
- Slow growing season for concentrated flavor development
Golden Bud Excellence
- Individual golden buds - only the youngest, unopened buds
- 100% bud tea - no leaves, stems, or inferior material
- Artfully crafted by skilled Dai tea masters
- Premium grade - the most luxurious tea classification
- Limited production - exclusive high-altitude harvest
Exceptional Flavour Profile
- Rich and silky texture with luxurious mouthfeel
- Chocolate undertones - natural cocoa notes
- Honey sweetness - delicate natural sugar content
- Wild flower aromatics - complex floral bouquet
- Baked sweet potato - earthy, comforting notes
- Earthy flavours - grounding mineral characteristics
High-Altitude Terroir
- Perfect climate for slow, concentrated growth
- Pure mountain air and pristine growing conditions
- Mineral-rich soil from ancient mountain formations
- Cool temperatures developing complex flavour compounds
- Extended growing season allowing full flavour maturation
Dai Minority Craftsmanship
- Indigenous knowledge of tea processing
- Hand-selected buds - only the finest quality
- Traditional techniques preserving authentic character
- Cultural heritage - centuries of tea expertise
- Sustainable practices protecting mountain ecosystems
Perfect For
- Tea connoisseurs seeking the ultimate Yunnan experience
- Luxury tea collectors appreciating pure golden bud teas
- Special occasions - truly exceptional tea service
- Gift giving - premium tea from tea's birthplace
- Meditation and contemplation - perfect for mindful tea rituals
Brewing Instructions
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steeping time:Â 3-5 minutes for optimal extraction
- Tea amount:Â 1-2 tsp per 8oz cup (golden buds are light)
- Multiple infusions:Â 4-5 steepings recommended
- Best served:Â Plain to appreciate pure golden bud character
Yunnan Tea Tradition
- Thousands of years of tea cultivation history
- Original tea terroir - where tea first grew wild
- Traditional processing maintaining authentic character
- Cultural significance - sacred tea heritage
- Sustainable cultivation preserving ancient tea forests
Why Golden Bud is Special
- Pure bud composition - no leaves or stems
- Highest quality grade - most expensive tea material
- Concentrated flavours - maximum potency per cup
- Limited availability - exclusive high-altitude harvest
- Investment quality - premium teas appreciate over time
Additional information
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| Size: | 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g |
Unlike most green teas, Taiping Hou Kui does not undergo any rolling process. It is dried at once using a series of bamboo baskets heated at various temperatures and pressed on mesh screens. This unique process deactivates the enzymes and enhances the flavour profile. It is one of the most labour-intensive teas in the world.
The tea has been produced since the beginning of the 20th century and is grown around the famous yellow mountain range. It is sometimes referred to as one of Chinas most famous teas.
Bright, clear liquor with light yellow hue. Floral and lingering. Undertones of toasted bamboo leaf, grilled vegetable and honey.
Best brewed in a tall glass. Good for multiple infusions
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