The most common question I get from readers is this:

"Julian, which is the healthiest tea to drink?"

And this is how I would reply:

"My friend, all Camellia Sinensis teas are healthy, but some are more potent and pure than the others."

"Your best bet is to go for young tea buds rather than old mature leaves."

"Young tea buds are more tender, they contain more antioxidants and health benefits."

"Because they are only a day old when plucked, they are purer and contain less contaminants."

"This means you can drink less and get more health benefits. Because you are drinking quality in moderation, you are also less likely to suffer from any side effects!"

Tippy black tea can be surprisingly economical. Two of my favorites are Lapsang Souchong and this Yunnan Gold black tea.

The former is slightly stronger and more fiery, while Yunnan Gold is renown for his golden liquor, mellow taste and perfume like aroma.

Yunnan Gold have existed for hundreds of years in the form of chopped leaves (mainly for export to the West, and to be drunk with milk).

This tippy variety was only invented in 1939 by Yunnan Fengqing factory.

Have you ever what makes a good cup of black tea?

For green tea, the tea compound responsible is theanine - a sweet-tasting amino acid that makes you feel so calm and relaxed, and yet alert and concentrating, at the same time.

For black tea, the tea compounds responsible are theaflavin (yellow color) and thearubigin (red color).

Thearubigin is especially important, as it is a powerful antioxidant.

Generally speaking, the higher the levels of theaflavin and thearubigin, the higher the quality of the black tea.

Yunnan Gold is made from Yunnan Big Leaf varieties, which contain more of these compounds.

The young tea buds are tender with a high level of soluble solids. They also contain more of these compounds.

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