What is Yunnan Dian Hong tea?
Dian Hong is a classic Chinese black tea grown in Yunnan province. In fact, there are different varieties of Yunnan black tea, from very fine, golden, high end to cheaper, brownish, and more bitter types.
What does Yunnan Dian Hong tea taste like? 
Yunnan black teas are rich, malty, with complex flavor. Cheaper varieties could be used in black tea blends such as English Breakfast.
Tea tips
- Quality Dian Hong, “Golden Yunnan,” contains a high amount of young tea buds. During the production of tea, when the tea leaves are getting dried and oxidized, the buds turn pale golden. The value of the Yunnan tea depends on the quantity of “golden tips” on the dry tea leaves.
- Also, try other Chinese black tea varieties. Some of the most popular are Keemun, Golden Monkey, and Lapsang Souchong.
Where to buy Yunnan Dian Hong tea online?
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Black Dragon Pearls Black Dragon Pearls is a rare, hand-rolled variety of black tea with a smooth, rich and chocolatey taste. Hailing from the Yunnan province, this black tea version of the popular Dragon Pearl is comprised of only the highest quality leaves and buds expertly rolled into a large pearl-like shape. Black Dragon Pearls are naturally sweet and smooth, with a touch of earthiness. Subtle cocoa notes whisper gently as each pearl unfurls, delivering a superior tea experience not to be missed. We suggest using 2-3 pearls per cup for the fullest flavor. |
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Isabelle is a freelance writer, self-taught tea nerd, and tea blending enthusiast. She is a herbalist with a strong interest in Ayurveda. Each year Isabelle travels extensively, returning with tea samples from around the world. She is a big fan of handmade teaware and Japanese green teas.