Chinese Name: Dian Hong

Profile

Leaf:	Small golden buds and leaves
Infusion:	Deep, ruby red
Aroma:	Robust, earthen and floral
Taste:	Well-balanced high notes and a deep robust malt

Harvest Season:	Spring 2007
Origin:	Feng Qing, Yunnan Province
Processing Method:	Baked
Leaf Form:	Buds and small leaves
Organic Cert:	NOP, EU 2092/91

Description of Tea

Second only to Yunnan Golden Bud, this small leaf, high quality black Tea, offers its own unique characteristics making it a tea worthy of any demanding tea connoisseur. It combines a rich, deep ruby shaded brew with smooth earthen and floral tones. Consisting entirely of beautifully toned, shiny red buds and small single leaves, this black tea represents an exceptionally high quality small leaf variety Yunnan black tea.

 

Preferred Method:	Gaiwan 200ml
Acceptable Method:	Yixing Teapot 200ml
If You Must:	Teapot
Quantity of Tea:	5-7 grams
Water Temp:	212° F, 100° C
Infusion Time:	30 seconds first and second brew; increase by one minute each consecutive brew

How to Brew?

The preferred method of brewing is an Yixing teapot or a gaiwan.  After boiling the water to 212°F (100° C) rinse the gaiwan or teapot once.  By rinsing we ensure the teaware is free of any unwanted matter as well as create optimal heat conditions for brewing.  We suggest 5-7 grams of tea per 200 ml of water.   However, these parameters have more to do with personal tastes than any sort of scientific groundings.  The lengths of the infusions are also dependent upon personal preference for either a weaker or stronger infusion.  As such we suggest starting with shorter infusion times of up to one minute for the first and second brew while gradually increasing infusion times by one minute for each consecutive brew.