Canton Honey Black

Canton has long been the gateway through which Europeans first encountered Chinese tea, but the teas grown in the province itself were rarely part of that story. This gentle black tea, named after the Western name for the capital of Guangdong Province, changes that. Plucked from the southern edge of China’s tea belt, it’s built around a striking proportion of golden tips, which give the light-brown liquor its signature character: deep honeyed sweetness layered with hints of roasted fruit. The body is light, making it an easy companion at any hour of the day. For drinkers who find most black teas too bold or brisk, Canton Honey Black offers something rarer: a full-leaf black tea with the subdued complexity of a white. Those who love our Yunnan Golden Tips will recognize the honey-forward appeal here, though this cup is softer and more restrained.