Yunnan Gold Buds Black Tea

Moderate Caffeine

Hand-harvested in the misty highlands of Yunnan, China, our Yunnan Gold Buds Black Tea is a luxurious, golden-tipped treasure known for its naturally sweet, malty richness. Sourced from young buds covered in fine golden down, this tea offers a smooth, honeyed body with notes of baked sweet potato, caramel, and spice. Revered for centuries and cultivated with care, this is a bold yet elegant cup to elevate your daily ritual.

Organic Yunnan Gold Buds Black Tea

  • High in antioxidants for cellular protection and vitality
  • May support circulation and cardiovascular health
  • Naturally energizing without jitters
  • Smooth, rich flavor can help curb sugar cravings
  • Promotes calm alertness for focused energy
  • Golden and malty with a naturally sweet character, Yunnan Gold Buds Black Tea reveals layered notes of honey, cocoa, and sweet potato. Its velvety texture and mellow, full-bodied flavor make it both comforting and indulgent. A refined, lingering finish leaves behind hints of warming spice and floral complexity.
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Yunnan Province is considered the birthplace of tea, and the ancient tea trees in this region are believed to be some of the oldest in the world. Golden Buds are a specialty of the area, made exclusively from the young tea tips that are carefully harvested in early spring. Their golden color is due to the fine, downy hairs that protect the fresh buds, which turn golden as they oxidize during the traditional black tea processing. This style of tea reflects the long-standing artisanal traditions of Chinese black tea craftsmanship and is revered both domestically and internationally.

Use 1 heaping teaspoon (about 2g) of tea per 8 oz cup. Steep in freshly boiled water (195–205°F) for 3 to 4 minutes. For a richer experience, try a second steep. Enjoy plain to appreciate its natural depth, or with a touch of milk and honey for a creamy indulgence.

Treasured Origins

A close-up of Yunnan Gold Buds Black Tea shows loose, dried leaves with thin, curly, slightly twisted shapes in shades of gold, light brown, and tan.
Golden-Tipped Perfection

Crafted from the youngest tender buds, each covered in soft golden fuzz, this tea brews a rich amber liquor with an exquisite depth of flavor—both bold and delicately sweet.

High-Altitude Harvest

Grown at elevation in the pristine Yunnan mountains, this tea benefits from cool mists, mineral-rich soil, and traditional cultivation methods that enhance its complexity and richness.

Naturally Sweet & Malty

Unlike many black teas, Yunnan Gold Buds offer a naturally honeyed character without added flavoring. Its signature malty sweetness makes it a favorite for those seeking a smooth, full-bodied tea.

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Yes, all of our teas undergo rigorous third-party testing to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality, purity, and safety. We proudly hold certifications for each blend, so you can sip confidently, knowing that our teas are crafted with care and integrity.

Our teas are cultivated, harvested, and blended from soil to cup with the Magic Hour Rule of Love. The base of our teas is grown in the tea estate where I was married :)! The exquisite buds are grown and harvested by our friends in a garden that touches the sky at the top of the mountains in the high-country of Sri Lanka. The pristine Idulgashinna Bio Tea Garden’s perched above a wildlife preserve. It was the first tea garden to become certified Biodynamic and organic in the world, it’s home to our family of farmers and growers whose respect towards nature and one another has become the gold standard of tea estates all over the world. We also source from small organic family gardens in Taiwan, Rwanda, India, Yunnan, Kyoto and Kagoshima, Japan.

Our formulator, Zhena, is an aromatherapist and was one of the founders of the Organic and Fair Trade movement over 25 years ago. She was crucial in getting rules for organics passed and has had a long-time passion for organics, Biodynamics and pure products. Her blending style is bold and she uses Organic-Compliant extracts of fruits, essential oils, and spices that fall under the “Natural Flavors” broad stroke ingredient description by the FDA. We only use extracts and flavors extracted with non-toxic methods and are 100% natural coming from the fruit or spice or flower that is distilled without chemicals.

Other companies may use “Natural Flavors” that are in a Propylene Glycol base—Zhena fought the label standards on this chemical 15 years ago and is dedicated to NEVER using flavorings with this or any other chemicals. Our flavors are entirely extracted naturally using alcohol or steam distillation. In the blending process, if the extract has alcohol, the alcohol dissipates. If you’ve ever used Vanilla Extract for cooking—you’ve used what Zhena uses in larger volumes.

When we writes, “Natural Flavors” it’s not because we wants to but that’s what the FDA requires. It’s not a great description and we assure you our standards are of the highest using only natural extracts and essential oils.

Please feel free to enjoy most of our teas without worry regarding being vegan compliant.
As of May of 2021, the only tea we have that is not vegan is Quintessence, which contains honey crystals.

You could steep our teas many times. A new flavor nuance will arise each time. If you’re planning to steep more than twice, you might want to add an additional teaspoon or two according to taste and the strength desired.

It's a common misconception that tea ceremony has to take up a lot of time from your schedule. I want to encourage you to take time for yourself, daily, in a simple tea ceremony. Simply naming 3 gratitudes as your water boils will uplift and shift your day!

However, the process only has to take as little as 10 minutes! For example, for most of our teas we suggest steeping 1 heaping teaspoon in water that is between 160--212 degrees (depending on the tea type--check the label!). As you steep your tea for the recommended minutes, take 3 heart-breaths, expanding the emerald green energy of your heart chakra. As you expand that blessed energy, you will activate your true intelligence which is found in the heart.

Then as you steep your loose-leaf magical tea, center into your senses. As yourself the Magic Hour sensory questions:

  • What do I hear?
  • What do I see?
  • What do I feel?
  • What do I smell?
  • What do I taste?

Then sip your tea with newfound presence.

Presence is where heaven is found. We want you to find your heaven on a daily basis!
For more steeping instructions, watch my video found here.