{"title":"Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur premium black tea is handpicked from the finest tea gardens, offering a deep amber brew with a robust, malty character and smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wild-lapsang-souchong","title":"Wild Lapsang Souchong","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Wuyi Mountains (Tongmu Village), Fujian, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Longan Fruit · Wild Honey · Toasted Bread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrewing Ritual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 tsp Tea | 12 oz Water | 195°F–200°F | 3–5 Mins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eForget the campfire smoke usually associated with this name—this is Lapsang Souchong in its purest, most elegant form. Harvested from semi-wild trees in the mist-covered Wuyi Mountains, these leaves possess a natural, deep sweetness that smoking usually hides. The liquor is a clear, brilliant amber, yielding a complex profile of dried longan fruit and sun-warmed honey. It is a remarkably clean tea with a thick, silky texture that coats the throat, proving that \"wild\" tea offers a depth of character that cultivated gardens simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yimu Tea","offers":[{"title":"4oz","offer_id":64686506639382,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":64686506672150,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/4619\/3942\/files\/DSC02947_fee11308-6241-4054-842c-2313691c5c54.jpg?v=1764702212"},{"product_id":"yunnan-golden-tips","title":"Yunnan Golden Tips","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Lincang, Yunnan, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark Cocoa · Honeyed Apricot · Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrewing Ritual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 tsp Tea | 12 oz Water | 195°F–200°F | 3–4 Mins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis tea is exceptionally smooth. Because it is composed entirely of tender buds, it stays sweet even with longer steep times. We recommend a second infusion to experience the deeper stone-fruit notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKnown as \"Juan Ya,\" these Golden Tips are composed entirely of fat, downy buds harvested during the early spring flush. While the Golden Needle is prized for its strength and spice, the Golden Tips offer a more delicate, nectar-like mouthfeel. As the amber liquor washes over the palate, the initial richness of dark chocolate gives way to a bright, sun-ripened apricot sweetness. It is a sophisticated tea that remains smooth and forgiving, even with longer steep times, making it a perfect daily luxury for the seasoned black tea lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Art of the Golden Bud\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhat sets our Golden Tips apart is the meticulous hand-sorting of the \"tips\"—the youngest, most nutrient-dense part of the tea plant. Sourced from the high-altitude forests of Lincang, these buds are covered in tiny white hairs that turn a brilliant gold during the oxidation process. This high concentration of buds results in a tea that is naturally low in tannins and high in amino acids, providing a sustained energy lift without any harsh astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe natural creaminess of Golden Tips makes it an ideal partner for light desserts like vanilla bean panna cotta, almond biscuits, or fresh fruit tarts. It also holds up surprisingly well alongside creamy cheeses or a weekend brunch. Because of its intense natural sweetness, it is best enjoyed \"neat\" to appreciate the complexity of the Yunnan terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yimu Tea","offers":[{"title":"4oz","offer_id":68848671129622,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":68848671162390,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/4619\/3942\/files\/DSC06132.jpg?v=1775006032"},{"product_id":"yunnan-golden-needles-black-tea","title":"Yunnan Golden Needles","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e Fengqing, Yunnan, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e Malt · Dark Chocolate · Wild Honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing Ritual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 tsp Tea | 12 oz Water | 195°F–200°F | 3–5 Mins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eThese high-grade buds are remarkably resilient. We encourage you to re-steep these leaves at least 3 times; you’ll find the honeyed sweetness deepens and the texture becomes even more syrupy with each infusion.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted exclusively from the tender, downy spring buds of Yunnan's ancient tea trees, these \"Golden Needles\" undergo a meticulous oxidation process that transforms them into shimmering shards of orange-gold. Unlike lower-grade black teas that can carry a sharp astringency, this Jin Zhen is remarkably smooth and syrupy. Each steep reveals layers of roasted sweet potato and spicy malt, leaving a warm, lingering sweetness on the palate that feels like a cozy afternoon in the highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eSourced from the high-altitude gardens of Fengqing—the historical birthplace of Dian Hong tea—these needles grow in red, mineral-rich soil under a near-constant veil of mountain mist. The extreme elevation slows the growth of the buds, allowing them to concentrate the natural sugars and amino acids that give this tea its signature \"velvet\" mouthfeel. This is a \"pure bud\" tea, meaning every single piece was hand-plucked at the peak of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe malty, chocolate-forward profile of Golden Needle makes it a perfect companion for breakfast pastries, dark chocolate desserts, or even savory dishes like smoked meats. Because of its natural sweetness, it is one of the few black teas that requires absolutely no milk or sugar to be enjoyed fully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yimu Tea","offers":[{"title":"3oz","offer_id":68850048139286,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6oz","offer_id":68850048172054,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/4619\/3942\/files\/DSC06100.jpg?v=1775005648"},{"product_id":"keemum-black","title":"Keemun Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Qimen County, Anhui Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Smoky Plum · Red Rose · Toasted Pine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing Ritual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 tsp Tea | 12 oz Water | 195°F–200°F | 3–4 Mins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeemun is exceptionally balanced. Because the leaves are finely twisted and wiry, they release their flavor quickly. This tea is remarkably forgiving and maintains its natural sweetness even through longer infusions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a staple of the British royal family, Keemun remains the benchmark for elegance in Chinese black tea. Unlike the heavy maltiness of Yunnan blacks, this Keemun harvest is prized for its signature “Keemun fragrance”—a complex, ethereal aroma of sun-dried plums and blooming roses. The liquor is a deep, brilliant ruby with a medium body that is remarkably clean and balanced. It offers a subtle, natural hint of smokiness (even when unsmoked) and a smooth, wine-like finish that explains why it has been nicknamed the “Burgundy of Teas” for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eSourced from the misty, mountainous terrain of Qimen County in southern Anhui, this tea benefits from a unique microclimate. The high humidity and frequent cloud cover protect the leaves from harsh sunlight, allowing for a slower growth cycle that concentrates the essential oils. The resulting \"Qimen fragrance\" is a direct result of this specific terroir and a highly specialized withering and oxidation process that has been refined since the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTrue to its \"Burgundy\" nickname, Keemun is a versatile food tea. Its bright acidity and floral notes make it an excellent companion for afternoon tea staples like scones and clotted cream, but it also pairs beautifully with savory dishes like roasted poultry or mushroom-based pastas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yimu Tea","offers":[{"title":"4oz","offer_id":69089759232022,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":69089759264790,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/4619\/3942\/files\/DSC06059.jpg?v=1774634151"}],"url":"https:\/\/yimu-tea.com\/collections\/black-tea.oembed","provider":"Yimu Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}