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Yunnan Jin Zhen (Yunnan Golden Needle)
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Yunnan Jin Zhen (Yunnan Golden Needle)

Yún Nán Jīn Zhēn · 云南金针 (雲南金針)

gongfu

Yunnan Jin Zhen is a bud-only red tea from Yunnan's large-leaf assamica bushes. Compared with Fujian bud reds (Jin Jun Mei), it is heavier, more malty, and shows more obvious sweet-potato character.

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

Yunnan's bud-only red — thicker and more malty than Fujian bud reds.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
honey, sweet potato, malt
Flavor
honey, malt, sweet potato
Mouthfeel
thick, smooth
Finish
long, sweet

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