B-CN-003
Yunnan Dian Hong (Golden Bud)
滇红金芽
Pure bud large-leaf black, from Yunnan, China.
Black tea
Yunnan Dian Hong (Golden Bud) is strongest on sweetness, smoothness and body. Typical tasting words: honey, malt, dark chocolate, caramel, sweet pea. Dian Hong was first developed in 1938 in Fengqing by Feng Shaoqiu to generate foreign exchange during the Sino-Japanese War. Prized for its opulent golden down and naturally low astringency, often served to guests during festive or formal gatherings.
Also known as Dian Hong Jin Ya, Yunnan Pure Gold and Golden Needle Dian Hong.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Yunnan, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica, Fengqing Da Ye
- Harvest
- Spring (March to April)
- Elevation
- high
- Oxidation
- 90 to 100%
- Roast
- very light
- Leaf
- needle
- Price band
- premium
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- moderate
Made by: withering, then gentle rolling, then oxidation, then shaping, then drying.
Caffeine
A cup of Yunnan Dian Hong (Golden Bud) 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, 5 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 7 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- morning
- afternoon
- relaxing
- dessert_pairing
Pairs with chocolate, pastry and nuts. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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