Tea: China Breakfast
A Yunnan Red from Rishi Tea - 
Organic - 
Fair Trade
| Brand: | Rishi Tea |
| Style: | Yunnan Red |
| Region: | Yunnan, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 4 View All |
| Product page: | China Breakfast |
Reviewer: E. Alex Gerster
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 5 of Yunnan Red
✓ 24 of Black Tea
✓ 5 of Rishi Tea
✓ 8 from Yunnan, China
✓ 22 from China
Review of China Breakfast
August 9th, 2013
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 77 of 100 |
| Excellent | Good | Good Value |
This is a very wonderful tea, reasonably priced (about $4 per ounce on their website at the date of this review) and having appeal to both tea newbies and veterans alike. I like it better brewed for slightly shorter times than those recommended by Rishi, which seems to eliminate any bitterness and enhance the complexity.
There is a nice malty, clean & fresh briskness that lets you know this tea comes from the Yunnan Province of China--with subtle notes of cocoa and pepper that add to the taste profile. It is equally successful as an iced tea, and is a great tea to accompany meals or snacks.
For a fuller, richer and more malty brew, I agree with Alex Zorach that Rishi's Ancient Golden Yunnan is a good place to start tasting. It has a bit more natural sweetness and is also reasonably priced.
