Yunnan Teas

Yunnan Province is home to some of the oldest tea trees and tea cultures in existence. The Yunnan Province is mountainous and remote. Its name, “Yunnan” translates as ‘South of the Clouds.’

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Wa Shan Sheng Pu'er Cake Vintage 2022

$36.00
Garden Direct Pu'er Tea
Bittersweet | Magnolia | Olive Leaf

What is Garden
Direct Tea?

Garden Direct is a carefully curated selection of single-origin teas sourced from the most esteemed growers. They are packaged freshly made at origin and air freighted to us immediately so we can celebrate and share these most cherished teas during the primer producing seasons. Each tea tells a story and invites you to share in our Garden Direct connections.

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Golden Yunnan

from $16.80
Organic Dianhong Black Tea
Malty | Jammy | Mellow

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What Rishi Tea Drinkers
Are Saying

"This is by far the best Earl Grey tea I have had. I drink a lot of tea and only drink Rishi Earl Grey. You will love the flavor. "

—Marshall

Earl Grey Supreme

Rich | Citrusy | Floral

"I don't believe there is a better green tea you can get in a bag. The evidence is in the bright, even, grassy green color this tea makes."

—JD

Matcha Super Green

Sweet | Smooth | Umami

"I love this tea - the richness of it is amazing, and it relaxes me with the ginger and turmeric. Such a winner :)"

—Kayla

Turmeric Ginger

Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant

"This tea is absolutely amazing! I feel immediate uplifting effects after consuming. Rishi has the best quality tea that I have found on any shelf thus far."

—Tia

Blueberry Hibiscus

Vibrant | Tart | Luscious

"This is seriously the BEST chai concentrate out there. It's incredible and has such a great spice. I'll never go back to another brand."

—Courtney

Masala Chai Concentrate

Spicy | Rich | Fragrant

"This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral. Absolutely delicious, my new favorite tea."

—Amber

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth

"Delicious and satisfying. It's delicate enough to drink without doctoring but also bold enough to hold up to cream and honey. An absolute delight."

—Star

Golden Yunnan

Malty | Jammy | Mellow

Black Teas from the Birthplace of Tea

Home to some of the oldest tea trees in the world, the Yunnan province of China has long been regarded as the birthplace of tea, where it was first discovered that tea could be enjoyed as we enjoy it today. With a relatively stable and mild climate that feels like spring year-round, the tea produced here is fully oxidized, with common notes consisting of smoke, cocoa and black pepper. Many Yunnan black teas are also aged into a Pu’er, offering an extra layer of earthiness, depth and complexity.

How to Brew Chinese Yunnan Teas

The Pu’er and black Yunnan teas we offer can be enjoyed through the traditional tea preparation methods, with either a Gaiwan or Gongfu teapot, or with a standard teapot, such as our glass Simple Brew teapot. We suggest brewing 1 tablespoon of tea per 5 ounces of water, using boiling water. Teas should be “rinsed” by washing with boiling water for 5-10 seconds, and discarding the first wash. Subsequent washes can be infused for 20-30 seconds, and rebrewed 4 to 5 times.

FAQs

Not necessarily. Aside from the base aging required to dry and oxidize the tea leaves, only Pu’er teas receive further aging or fermentation as part of their production.

You certainly can. While traditional preparation allows you to enjoy the varying aromas, layered flavors and development of the tea over time, these teas can also be brewed in Western-style teapots or sachets.

As these teas are carefully prepared, oxidized and aged, the nuance and depth of their flavor should be carefully preserved. These teas should be stored in their sealed packaging in an opaque, airtight and watertight tea container in a cool place or in a cabinet away from heat. Excess heat, oxygen, light or moisture can cause tea to degrade, compromising its quality.

Enjoy Limited Edition Teas From Unique Origins

Many of the teas in this collection are also part of our Garden Direct collection, through which Rishi Tea & Botanicals is able to source seasonal and luxury teas directly from the source. Using our long-term and closely held Direct Trade relationships, we are able to source and distribute celebrated and unique teas that cannot be grown anywhere else in the world. Learn more about our tea relationships, and explore the kinds of tea products we can bring to your home.