Black teas are made from tea leaves that have been quickly and heavily oxidized. This gives the leaf and liquor a dark appearance and significantly changes the aroma and flavor - most notably in the strong body of breakfast teas. Chinese gongfu black teas are less concerned with strength and focus on more subtle characteristics.
The city of Feng Qing and its surrounding area is the heart of Yunnan black tea, commonly referred to as “Dian Hong." Yunnan teas come in a large variety of styles, but tend to be heavy-bodied with spicy, tobacco-like character.
