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Tea Term of the Month: “Congou”

Keemun Hao Ya B Black Tea

Refers generally to all leaf-grade black teas from Northern China, but specifically to those which have been particularly well-worked and tightly-twisted.  For an excellent example of Chinese black tea exhibiting good congou, check out our Keemun Hao Ya B Black Tea.

November 30 2008 | Tea Terms | No Comments »

Tea Term of the Month: “Tippy”

Golden Yunnan Black Tea

Generally reserved for describing black teas, the term “tippy” describes teas having a noticeable proportion of young tea leaf buds, which are lighter than the tea leaves themselves, often golden in color.  For an excellent example of a tippy tea, check out our Golden Yunnan Black Tea.

September 27 2008 | Tea Terms | No Comments »