A golden-budded Dianhong from Fengqing, Yunnan, made from predominantly bud material harvested from trees said to be around 300 years old. Rich and smooth, with malty and chocolatey notes layered with fruit, gentle spice and a lingering sweetness.
First, its appearance caught my eye. The golden, tightly curled buds reminded me of little curls of sheep’s wool — an unexpected but rather charming resemblance.
And knowing that this tea comes from trees said to be around 300 years old, how could I resist the temptation of having a little conversation with leaves from such ancient trees?
The first sip revealed everything you might expect from a classic Dianhong — malty, smooth and chocolatey — but with an added depth. Beyond these familiar notes, I discovered layers of fruit and gentle spice, leading to an exceptionally sweet finish that lingers beautifully down the throat.
Rich, expressive and wonderfully satisfying, this is a Dianhong that offers much more than first meets the eye.
A Yunnan black tea with beautifully twisted golden buds, reflecting the distinctive character of the region’s tea-making tradition.
Tea: 5 g
Water: 100 ml
Temperature: 95°C
Brewing Time: 20 seconds for the first infusion, then increase by 5 seconds for each subsequent infusion.
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