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Dianhong (Yunnan Red)
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Dianhong (Yunnan Red)

Diān Hóng · 滇红 (滇紅)

gongfu

Dianhong — "Yunnan Red" — is made from the same large-leaf Camellia sinensis var. assamica that produces pu-erh. The result is a notably thick, malty, honey-rich red, often with significant golden buds in the leaf.

Quick facts

Region
Yunnan
Harvest year
2024
Harvest season
spring
Cultivars
Da Ye Zhong (Large-Leaf Varietal)

Brewing

Leaf
5.0 g / 100 ml
Water
95°C
Rinse
yes
Gongfu steeps (s)
8, 12, 18, 25, 40
Western (min)
4.0

Made from the same large-leaf assamica varietal as pu-erh; thicker than smaller-leaf reds.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
malt, sweet potato, honey
Flavor
malt, honey, light cocoa
Mouthfeel
thick, warming
Finish
long, sweet

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Where to buy

Yunnan Sourcing 🇨🇳 China
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