Yunnan Red
Wikipedia: Dianhong | Teaviews: yunnan-teaLast Updated: Oct. 5, 2018
↑About Yunnan Red

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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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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Here is a nice Yunnan. The aroma is fresh and woodsy, like taking an April walk in a park. The flavor is smooth and mild, with a little bit of astringency on the palate. It is well worth the modest price.
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Yunnan "Assamica Gold Needle" Black Tea from Yunnan Sourcing
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Simao, Yunnan, ChinaNov. 4th, 2021
This tea is really good! It’s aromatic and bready smelling which I like. The taste is really smooth and it has a complex flavor with slight bitterness but in a good way! This is a really enjoyable tea!
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Jinggu "Da Jin Ya" Camellia Taliensis Black Tea from Yunnan Sourcing
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Jinggu, Yunnan, ChinaOct. 30th, 2021
This tea is pretty smooth and easy to drink, however it is a bit boring and doesn’t have a super strong aroma. I’m still giving it a highish score just because it is a comforting tea to drink and it doesn’t have any outwardly negative qualities like being too harsh or astringent.
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Bu Lang Mountain Black Tea from Menghai from Yunnan Sourcing
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Menghai, Yunnan, ChinaOct. 24th, 2021
This tea is so good!! It smells nice and has a good flavor but with none of the harshness or bitterness that tea sometimes has. It’s really smooth and bready but still interesting and fragrant
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Yunnan Gold (Golden Yunnan)
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 |

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