What kind of tea is Yunnan black tea? Yunnan black tea, referred to as Dianhong, Yunnan black tea leaves are diverse in shape, with tight and thin leaves and dark color. The tea soup is reddish brown, clear and bright. Yunnan black tea has a unique aroma, which is often described as a blend of smoky, fruity and floral notes. The taste of Yunnan black tea is mellow and full, and the taste is rich and full. Yunnan black tea is rich in beneficial substances such as tea polyphenols and caffeine, and has certain health effects.
If we had to describe the taste of Dianhong in two words, it would be “rich and mellow”.
From the tea fragrance point of view, Yunnan Dianhong maintains the fragrance of tea itself to the maximum extent. Its fire flavor is not heavy. On the contrary, the unique nectar fragrance of Lincang tea is more obvious. The fragrance processed by artificial technology is very little. It shows the unique charm from nature. To achieve this effect, the quality of raw materials is particularly important, which is needless to say.
Then look at the tea rhyme, Yunnan red has a very rich sense of hierarchy, from slightly bitter to sweet changes very quickly, and this sweet spread in the mouth area is very large, a better Yunnan red can really achieve a mouthful of sweet, body fluid. The texture of tea soup is also very full, and there is no feeling of separation of tea and water, lubrication is also very good, which is also difficult for other black tea to match, of course, not other black tea is not as good as Yunnan red, they have their own characteristics.
It is important to emphasize: When brewing black tea, you must use boiling water. This is especially true when tea enthusiasts are sampling tea. If you brew it with low-temperature water (around 80°C), the tea will taste like “traditional Chinese medicine”—bitter and astringent.
Quality Characteristics of Yunnan Black Tea
- Aroma: Yunnan black tea has a unique aroma, often described as a mixture of smoky, fruity and floral. Different varieties and colors will have different aroma characteristics, but on the whole, they all have strong aroma.
- Color of tea soup: The tea soup of Yunnan black tea is reddish brown, sometimes with amber. The tea soup is bright in color and luster.
- Taste: The taste of Yunnan black tea is mellow and full, and the flavor is rich and full. The tea soup is soft in the mouth, with a certain sweetness, accompanied by a unique smoky and fruity flavor, with a lasting aftertaste.
- Caffeine content: The caffeine content in Yunnan black tea is relatively high, which has a certain refreshing effect. However, the caffeine content of Yunnan black tea is lower than that of coffee.
- Leaf bottom: Yunnan black tea leaves with good quality have neat bottom and uniform color, sometimes with golden yellow or reddish brown leaf bottom.
- Tea form: The tea form of Yunnan black tea is various. According to different varieties and colors, the tea can be whole leaf, broken tea, piece tea or powder tea.