Description

Dian Hong
Dian hong is the first ever Black Tea of Yunnan.It was created in 1938 using high quality tea leaves from Fengqing. This tea was originally to be named Yunhong,which means Yunnan Red.Yunnan Tea Company later changed Yunhong to Dianhong in 1939.Dian is the abbreviation of Yunnan.

 

Golden Buds (Jin Ya)
In 1958 the Fengqing Tea Company first produced Jin Ya,which means Golden Buds in Chinese. Instead of using 1 bud to 2-3 leaves, they started to pick only tea buds. Yunnan was the first place to make black tea from only tea buds.It is also known as Yunnan Pure Gold,which is considered the first grade of Dian Hong.

 

Appearance
The dried tea appears golden orange color with tiny white hairs.The tea liquor is bright red in color.The leaves are reddish brown after being brewed.

 

 

Taste
Best Taste: 1st to 3rd brewing
It has a full-bodied aroma.The flavor is smooth with a delicate sweetness that fills the entire palate.

 

Health Benefits
Black tea is known for its amazing health benefits.It contains theaflavins and thearubigins which are known to reduce the signs of aging and stress.It is also known to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer and even Parkinson’s Disease.

 

National Gift

In 1986,Yunnan Black Tea was presented to Queen Elizabeth II as a gift during her visit to Yunnan

 

In 2010,Yunnan Black Tea was presented to president and premier of Sri Lanka as a gift during their visit to Yunnan

In 2013,Yunnan Black Tea was presented to Princess Katarina as a gift when China Impression tea-drinking ceremony at Kensington Palace in London

In 2015,Yunnan Black Tea was presented to Prince William as a gift during his visit to Yunnan.

 

Brewing Guide
We recommend using purple clay or porcelain tea ware. Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use about 2 grams of tea leaves (1-2 teaspoons) for every 150ml of water. Steep tea leaves in hot water at 95°c (203°F) for 1 minute for the 1st and 2nd brewing.Steep tea leaves in hot water at 80°c (176°F) more than 3rd brewing. Gradually increase steeping time for subsequent brewing.Please bide boiled water for minutes to obtain hot water at 80°c (176°F),don’t mix with cold water.