Yunnan Red

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Yunnan red, often referred to by its Chinese name Diānhóng(滇红), and sometimes called Yunnan black tea, refers broadly to black tea from Yunnan province, China. The name comes from the appreviation for Yunnan province, Diān(滇), and the word for "red", hóng(紅), from the Chinese term for black tea, making "Yunnan red" a natural translation.

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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