Yunnan Red
Wikipedia: Dianhong | Teaviews: yunnan-teaLast Updated: Oct. 5, 2018
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Dian hong teas are diverse and come in many different leaf styles and grades. They range from strong, dark black teas to sweet, light-colored teas.
Nevertheless, these teas often share certain characteristics in common. These teas are often described as having a peppery quality. The aroma is typically malty, and these teas are often described as being similar Assams, but the flavor and mouthfeel is often softer or smoother than that of teas from Assam. Some teas have a subtle smokiness to them.
Leaf styles vary from teas with a twisted or curled shape, to long, straight, needle-like teas, to tightly rolled teas. Some of these teas are even compressed, although this is much less common than with Pu-erh.
Yunnan gold is a type of Yunnan red tea which is tippy (rich in leaf buds) and has leaves that are golden in color. We classify teas in this subcategory when they are marketed as such or when the leaf has a significant portion of visibly golden tips.
Prices on dianhong vary widely, but these teas are often available for lower prices than teas of comparable quality from other provinces.
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Pure Gold Jin Jun Mei Black Tea of Tong Mu Guan Village from Yunnan Sourcing
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: ChinaAug. 24th, 2023
Classic earthy Yunnan aroma, with a hint of chocolate. Liquor (5 minute steep) is a clear medium brown.Flavor is clean, with a spice/peppery after taste. Overall, enjoyable.
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Yunnan "Black Gold Bi Luo Chun" Black Tea from Yunnan Sourcing
Style: Yunnan Red – Region: Simao, Yunnan, ChinaAug. 23rd, 2023
The aroma reminds my of wheat toast with a slight sweetness (grapes?) in the background. The liquor is a pleasant clear brown (5 min steep). The flavor is very enjoyable, with an almost dueling after taste, peppery with a hint of sweet. I am going to enjoy this tea.
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Wu Liang Hong Mao Feng Yunnan Black Tea from Yunnan Sourcing
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Simao, Yunnan, ChinaMar. 8th, 2023
Spring 2022. "Classic" Yunnan aroma. mild, nothing distinctive. Liquor (5 min steep, using the Breville tea machine) is a nice brown with a slight gold tinge. Tasty, great for sipping. PS: The leaves are long. I might have used less tea than actually needed for a full 6 cup pot. Next pot I will crush the leaves into sm...
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Assamica Black Tea from Mei Zi Qing Village from Yunnan Sourcing
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Yongde, Yunnan, ChinaJan. 8th, 2023
I tried this tea right when I ordered it, but did not like it. It had few objectionable qualities, and was actually quite smooth, but simply seemed a little boring. However, I set it in my cupboard for quite some time and sure enough, it has started tasting more interesting after about a year and a half. Still, it is n...
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China Black Organic (Yunnan) Black Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Yunnan, ChinaMay. 10th, 2022
Mild all around. Aroma is a weak Yunnan. Flavor is a mediocre Yunnan, with a slight burnt after taste. Liquor brews (5min) to a deep brown. Not impressed.
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Yunnan Gold (Golden Yunnan)
Brand: | Adagio Teas |
Style: | Yunnan Gold |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Yun Nan Dian Hong Black Tea – Golden Tip
Brand: | TeaVivre |
Style: | Yunnan Gold |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Yunnan Noir
Brand: | Adagio Teas |
Style: | Yunnan Gold |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Yunnan Breakfast
Brand: | Rishi Tea |
Style: | Yunnan Red |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |

Yunnan Black Gold
Brand: | Yunnan Sourcing |
Style: | Yunnan Gold |
Region: | Simao, Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Ancient Golden Yunnan
Brand: | Rishi Tea |
Style: | Yunnan Gold |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Yunnan Gold
Brand: | Bare Tea |
Style: | Yunnan Gold |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |

Yunnan Noir
Brand: | Adagio Teas |
Style: | Yunnan Gold |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

China Breakfast
Brand: | Rishi Tea |
Style: | Yunnan Red |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Nonpareil Yunnan Dian Hong Chinese Red Black Tea
Brand: | TeaVivre |
Style: | Yunnan Red |
Region: | Yunnan, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |