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Wild Tree Yunnan Black

野生滇红

Wild arbor black, from Yunnan, China.

Black tea

Wild Tree Yunnan Black is strongest on finish length, sweetness and body. Typical tasting words: plum, resin, honey, pine, apricot. Sourced from semi-wild ancient forests in southwestern Yunnan, bridging classical Dianhong processing with ancient tree material. Served gongfu-style among tea connoisseurs to appreciate the forest depth and lingering resinous finish.

Also known as Ye Sheng Dian Hong, Wild Arbor Dianhong and Gushu Dian Hong.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency2umami1brightness3body4smoothness4aroma intensity4finish length5

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral2fruity4vegetal0marine0nutty0toasty1malty2honey3spicy2woody3earthy2smoky0creamy0citrus1stone fruit2tropical1cocoa1caramel1

Facts

Origin: Yunnan, China
Plant: Camellia taliensis or Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Harvest: Spring, March to April
Elevation: high
Oxidation: 85 to 95%
Roast: very light
Leaf: twisted
Price band: premium
Availability: specialist
Ageing: worthwhile
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: withering, then rolling, then oxidation, then sun_drying.

Caffeine

A cup of Wild Tree Yunnan Black carries a typical estimate of 55 mg of caffeine, within a range of 40 to 70 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	90 to 95 °C	3 min, 4 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	5 g	90 to 95 °C	Rinse, then 15 s, 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 8 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
midday
meditation
relaxing

Pairs with cheese and pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.