Yunnan Black Tea (01)

General introduction of tea in Yunnan Province: Yunnan Province boasts the largest tea growing land area and the third highest annual tea yield in China. There are 129 counties in Yunnan Province, and more than 110 of them produce tea. More than 11,000,000 people are involved in Yunnan's tea industry including more than 6,000,000 tea farmers. Tea plantations cover an area of 1,980km² with a 112,000MT annual yield and a production value of USD938,000,000 in 2005.Super quality creates black tea's character: According to a sample examination on tea by the National Quality Supervision Department, tea produced in Yunnan Province contains the smallest quantity of pesticide that conforms to the latest European standard and is competitive in the market in China and Overseas. The content of tea polyphenols and catechu contained in broad-leaf tea is 30-50% higher than that in small-leaf varieties. In addition, the composition proportion of catechu and other effective ingredients enhances the taste. Superior quality tea leaves create the special character of black tea.The leaves of the Yunnan broad-leaved tea plant are rich in polyphenols, and are used in the Gongfu Black Tea process. When infused, 40% of the elements in the tea leaves will dissolve, producing a bright red beverage with a mellow taste and lingering fragrant aroma.Packing: 30kg/carton (loose tea)