- Handmade in Fengqing county, Yunnan
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Harvest Time: March 31 , 2016
- Completely orange pekoe colored buds
- A bright orange-red coloured tea
- A rich, complex but smooth and fresh taste
- Moderate caffeine (less than 20% of a cup of coffee)
Dian Hong black tea, also known as Yunnan black tea, is one of China's most famous black teas. This is the highest grade Dian Hong generally available in China – called Golden Tip Dian Hong. It has lots of orange pekoe in the dried tea, and brews into an absolutely great tasting, golden coloured tea, with very rich taste and aroma.
176℉ / 80℃
Use 2 Teaspoons / 2.5 Grams Tea
Brewing time : 3 - 5 mins
Glass tea cup : Glass Tea Mug with Infuser
176℉ / 80℃
Use 5 Grams Tea
6 steeps : rinse,10s,5s,5s,5s,10s,15s
Gaiwan : Double Blue Lines Gaiwan - 110 ml
This hand picked and produced tea is made from buds of the Yunnan larger leaf variety of the tea trees. After picking it is meticulously processed by hand using the traditional “Gongfu” processing techniques, and then fully oxidised (fermented). While not containing as much caffeine as coffee, its moderate caffeine and lively taste is perfect to give you a good boost to get you started in the morning.
Brief Health Info
Being a fully oxidised – or fermented – black tea, Dian Hong does not have the same level of antioxidants that our White and Green teas have, however it is still a good source of these and so will also help reduce the risk of cancers and lessen the affects of aging. Black teas such as our Dian Hong also are considered to help prevent tooth decay and help lower your cholesterol levels.
Where is Dian Hong black tea produced
Our Dian Hong black teas are produced by Fengqing which is located in the south of Dianxi Longitudinal valley, Fengqing is famous as the hometown of Yunnan black tea in Lincang and is one of the original places of tea in the world. In Fengqing lies a succession of mountains, which alternate with rivers. Fengqing has a long history of planting, producing and drinking tea. The Superfine Yunnan Dian Hong Black Tea was successfully produced in Fengqing in 1958, which then has a national reputation.