Yunnan Golden Pagoda Tea | Imperial Fengqing Black Tea | Chinese Tea

Heritage & Craft

Originating from the 1939 Imperial Tea Factory Legacy, this Chinese black tea was crafted for the Churchill-Roosevelt wartime summits, symbolizing East-West unity. Each pagoda is meticulously handcrafted using a traditional spiral ritual:

• Fresh tea buds are wrapped in rice paper.
• Shaped over bamboo molds.
• Dried over pinewood charcoal for a distinct flavor.

Terroir

Grown at 2,200 meters in Fengqing, Yunnan, from ancient tea trees over 80 years old. The volcanic soil infuses the tea with a unique mineral depth, enhancing its robust character.

Science-Backed Benefits

Disclaimer: Health benefits may vary and are not medical advice.

Flavor & Sensory Experience

• Hot Brew (90°C): Releases malt and honey aromas with an orchid-mineral finish.
• Cold Brew: Delivers a sweet, honeyed peach profile.
• Perfect For: Morning focus or a refreshing afternoon tea ritual.

Brewing Theatre

Hot Brew: Pagoda Unfolding Ceremony

1. Place 1 pagoda in a glass teapot with 95°C water.
2. Watch the buds spiral open like a lotus bloom (40 seconds).
3. First steep (40s): Malt-honey notes.
4. Second steep (60s): Orchid-mineral finish.

Modern Adaptations

• Office Ritual: Steep 1 pagoda in a 500ml thermos for 8 hours—bitterness-free focus boost.
• Iced Pagoda: Combine 2 pagodas with cold water, refrigerate for 4 hours, and enhance with lychee juice.

Why Choose Pagodas Over Loose Leaf?

• Full Bud Integrity: Zero broken leaves for maximum flavor.
• Aging Potential: 5X slower oxidation rate for lasting freshness.
• Ceremonial Experience: A transformative visual ritual.

FAQ

• What does Yunnan Golden Pagoda Tea taste like?
  Hot: malt-honey with an orchid finish; Cold: honeyed peach sweetness.
• How do I brew it?
  Hot: 95°C for 40s; Cold: 4 hours in the fridge.
• What are theaflavins?
  Compounds linked to heart health, uniquely high in this Chinese tea.