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Yunnan Dian Hong (Broken)

滇红碎茶

Broken large-leaf black, from Yunnan, China.

Black tea

Yunnan Dian Hong (Broken) is strongest on body, malty and astringency. Typical tasting words: malt, molasses, toast crust, dark chocolate, black pepper. Introduced in the mid-20th century to serve global blending houses seeking rich, coloured liquor with strong body. A staple everyday black tea in southwest China and popular internationally as a hearty self-drinker or base for milk tea.

Also known as Dian Hong Broken Pekoe, Yunnan BOP and Broken Dian Hong.

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The profile

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sweetness2bitterness3astringency4umami0brightness3body5smoothness2aroma intensity3finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral0fruity1vegetal0marine0nutty0toasty2malty5honey1spicy2woody2earthy2smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit0tropical0cocoa2caramel2

Facts

Origin: Yunnan, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. assamica, Da Ye
Harvest: Summer to Autumn
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: 95 to 100%
Roast: very light
Leaf: broken
Price band: budget
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: low

Made by: withering, then cutting, then rolling, then full oxidation, then drying.

Caffeine

A cup of Yunnan Dian Hong (Broken) carries a typical estimate of 65 mg of caffeine, within a range of 45 to 85 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	95 to 100 °C	2 min, 3 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	2.5 g	Fridge	6 to 10 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
breakfast
morning
cold_weather

Pairs with breakfast_dishes, pastry and red_meat. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.