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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
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MaltySpicyCitrus
Vendor Notes
This aromatic black tea from Yunnan unfurls mahogany leaves tipped with golden-orange. It yields a crimson infusion with a layered fragrance, offering subtly tart and spicy notes that mingle with a malty depth, faintly reminiscent of citrus. A bold and brassy tea, it makes for a vibrant start to the day or a stimulating accompaniment to lively conversation.
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About This Tea
What does Dian Hong taste like?
This aromatic black tea from Yunnan unfurls mahogany leaves tipped with golden-orange. It yields a crimson infusion with a layered fragrance, offering subtly tart and spicy notes that mingle with a ma. It leans malty, spicy and citrus.
How should I brew Dian Hong?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Dian Hong come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China.
$7.00