Yunnan Red Tea (black) Yunnan Red Pagoda 50gr

Yunnan Red Pagoda (Black) Tea owes its name and uniqueness to the special shape in which it is shaped. Hand-selected tea leaves are expertly hand-tied to create a structure that resembles the silhouette of a pagoda, the traditional multi-level towers typical of Asian architecture. This craftsmanship not only gives the tea a distinctive aesthetic appearance, but also enriches the sensory experience during infusion. When the tea “pagodas” are immersed in hot water, they gradually open, providing a fascinating visual spectacle reminiscent of a flower blooming. In addition to the visual appearance, this particular shape also affects the aroma and flavor profile of the tea. The infusion produces an amber-colored beverage with a sweet, enveloping aroma characterized by notes of caramel. On the palate, the tea offers a smooth, velvety mouthfeel with a malty, smooth flavor enhanced by a delicate hint of honey.
The choice to shape the tea in the form of a pagoda is not only an homage to traditional Asian architecture, but also represents a symbol of harmony and spirituality, values deeply rooted in Chinese tea culture. This combination of aesthetics, tradition, and craftsmanship makes Yunnan Red Pagoda a unique tea, offering a multi-sensory experience that goes beyond just tasting.

Origin and Tradition

Yunnan is one of the most celebrated tea-growing regions in China, with a tradition rooted in more than 2,000 years of history. Its biodiversity-rich mountains provide ideal conditions for tea cultivation, thanks to a humid climate and fertile soils. The leaves used for Yunnan Red Pagoda come from the Yunnan Large Leaf variety, known for its rich and complex profile.

After hand-picking, the leaves undergo a careful process involving withering, rolling, fermentation and drying. Next, they are shaped by hand to take on the iconic shape of a pagoda, which characterizes this tea both aesthetically and organoleptically.

Aroma and Taste

The brew is deep red in color, clear and bright. The aroma is sweet and enveloping, with dominant notes of honey. On the palate, Yunnan Red Pagoda offers a smooth and velvety sensation, with a perfect balance of sweetness and delicacy. A slight hint of lingering aftertaste completes the experience, giving the tea a unique and refined depth.

Place of origin

Yunnan, China

Brewing method

We strongly recommend infusing this tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a Gaiwan with a capacity of about 100 ml. Following this brewing technique you can, with 5 grams of leaves, do multiple infusions and have the most complete tasting experience of your tea.

After a quick rinse of the leaves with water at a temperature of 95°C, an initial 10-second infusion can be made, and then, keeping the water at the same temperature, the product can continue to be exploited by adding more to water and increasing the previous infusion time by about 5 seconds (15 – 20 – 25…).

In order to have a more traditional brew in the Western style we suggest to steep 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) for one minute and an half, using water at a temperature of 95°C in a mug with an approximate capacity of 150 ml.

For a better tasting experience we suggest to filter the infuse as close as possible to the proper steeping time indication. The brewing time recommendations, however, can also be slightly adjust by your personal taste in order to obtain a strong or more delicate cup of tea.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Red Tea (black) Benefits

The red tea category is one of the less effective on our organism because of the stability gained by the product during its total oxidation.

For this reason the red tea is generally recommended for people who want to always have on their side an hot beverage without calories.

Also the leaves of this type can provide a little quantity of polyphenols and minerals useful for our organism and, because of their low caffeine content, they suggest a pleasant relaxing effect.