This comes close to the super malty yam flavor I love in Dian Hong. I prefer the ones that smell like buttery biscuits over the earthy puer type Yunnans. This is somewhere in between and can stand on its own gongfu or western style. Very nice tea for a quiet morning. One of those that you hide in the back of the cupboard for yourself. It’s almost buttery and has a nice mouthfeel. Honey and yam notes with a little orchid maybe. Not sure on the floral note. Definitely malty.
TeaSourceSKU: 35012
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Quintessential Yunnan black tea. Regal robes of downy fur cover the buds and give the liquor a plush texture. The cup gives the impression of caramelized grains, yet is not overtly sweet. A transcendent tea…and pretty, too.
Harvested and produced September 6, 2025 by Ms. Zhao Yu Jie in Feng Qing County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. It’s a sun-dried, bud-only pick from the Feng Qing Big Leaf cultivar growing at approximately 5,900 feet. The Chinese name is “Honey Scented Gold Buds” because of its sweet aroma.
Ingredients
black tea
Steeping Instructions
Western Steeping Method
Steep 4 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 212°F (100°C) water for 5 minutes.
Traditional Steeping Method
Steep 6 grams of tea in a 150 ml gaiwan or teapot with 212°F (100°C) water for the following times.
Rinse: 10 seconds – discard (optional)
1st steep: 25 seconds
2nd steep: 20 seconds
3rd steep: 45 seconds
4th steep: 90 seconds
5th steep: 3 minutes
These recommendations are just a starting point—experiment and discover what you enjoy most.
Approximate Cups of Tea per Package
This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.
2 ounce
Makes about
14
cups of tea
4 ounce
Makes about
28
cups of tea
Tea Type
Black tea
Origin
China
Sub-origin
Yunnan
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