DianHong Jin Ya | 'Golden Bud' red tea
Tasting notes: cocoa, plum jam, milk chocolate
When you crave the richness of black tea paired with the lightness of white tea, there's one destination: Dianhong tea. This special black tea is predominantly crafted from the buds of Assamica tea varieties in Yunnan province, renowned for producing light, malty, and smooth teas with warm, sweet aromas.
This tea is soft and velvety, offering delightful warm, malty baked notes and a refreshing menthol finish.
Tea Region
Tea tree
Cultivar
Harvest
Picking & processing
Yunnan, China
Camellia sinensis vr. assamica
Yunnan Da Ye
Spring, 2023
Buds
Imagine a tea that dances gracefully between the boldness of black tea and the delicate allure of white tea. This is Dianhong, a rare gem from the heart of Yunnan province, where the ancient tea trees have long been revered for their ability to produce teas that are as nuanced as they are comforting.
Crafted predominantly from the tender buds of the Assamica tea variety, Dianhong is a testament to Yunnan’s rich tea tradition. The leaves, carefully hand-picked and rolled, yield an infusion that shimmers with a golden amber hue. As you take your first sip, you’re met with a velvety smoothness that envelops the palate, followed by warm, malty baked notes that evoke the coziness of home. Yet, just as you think the experience has revealed all its layers, a surprising menthol finish emerges, adding a refreshing twist that lingers pleasantly.
Dianhong is not just a tea—it is an experience that invites you to savor the craftsmanship of Yunnan’s tea masters. It is a tea that offers comfort on a cold morning and a moment of serenity in the afternoon, bridging the gap between the robust and the refined.
Croissant
The rich, flaky texture of a croissant pairs seamlessly with the velvety mouthfeel of Dianhong, enhancing the tea’s malty, baked notes.
Roasted root vegetables
The earthy sweetness of roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips accentuates the tea’s baked flavors, creating a hearty, warming combination.
Ginger cake
The spice of ginger cake resonates with the tea’s warm, comforting notes, while the moist texture of the cake contrasts beautifully with the tea’s smoothness.
Grilled peaches with honey
The caramelized sweetness of grilled peaches, drizzled with honey, brings out the warm, sweet aromas of Dianhong, while the slight smokiness of the grill echoes the tea’s subtle depth.
Tea character
Leaf
honey, cocoa, dried plum
Cup
dried plum, malt, cocoa
Flavor
cardamom bun, plum jam, milk chocolate
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How to brew
Temperature
Tea weight
Water amount
Steeping time
85 °C
5 gram
100ml
10 sec (add 5 sec per steep for at least 8 steeps)
Temperature
Tea weight
Water amount
Steeping time
85 °C
4 gram
500ml
2 min (you can resteep 2-3 times)