250g of loose leaf tea for cafés, restaurants and hospitality. Choose a paper bag for refilling your tea storage, or a labelled caddie to keep on your tea shelf or counter.
Black Honey — Spring 2025
Harvested in mid-March from old-assamica varietals grown at 1300–1350m in Ning’er, Simao (Yunnan), this tea brews a golden liquor with a deep honeyed aroma. It’s made from a 1-leaf to 1-bud pick, using a varietal long grown in the area and known for its thick body and vivid sweetness.
The flavour opens with ripe fruit and floral notes — honeycomb, dried cherry, and orchid blossom — before settling into malt chocolate, burnt sugar, and a soft tobacco depth. Smooth and full-bodied, with a viscous mouthfeel and lingering finish.
Brewing 5g tea / 100ml water / 90–95°C Steep for 30–45 sec. Re-steep several times. Adjust to taste.
In the cup Black Honey contains naturally occurring caffeine along with tea polyphenols and trace amino acids. During oxidation, some amino acids such as L-theanine are reduced compared to white tea, which gives red tea a firmer, more direct lift.
The energy feels steady and warming rather than sharp.
A good morning tea, or when you want something grounding and full-bodied.
