China Yunnan Golden Dragon, also known as Dian Hong or Yunnan Golden Tips, is a high quality black tea produced in the Yunnan Province of China. This region is renowned for its unique tea varieties, and Yunnan black teas in particular are celebrated for their distinctive flavour profiles and appearance.
One of the distinguishing features of China Yunnan Golden Dragon black tea is the abundance of golden tips or buds. The golden tips, often covered with fine hairs, give the tea leaves a beautiful golden appearance. The presence of these tips contributes to the overall richness and complexity of the tea.
China Yunnan Golden Dragon black tea comes from Yunnan Province, in the southwest of China, an area known renowned for its high-altitude tea plantations and unique terroir. The combination of climate, altitude and soil conditions contribute to the distinctive character of the teas produced in this region.
Yunnan Golden Dragon black tea is made from the a variety of the large leaf Assamica tea plant, which is native to Yunnan Province. The use of this type of plant, which has very large buds, and the carefull preservation during processing adds to the complexity of the tea and enhances the tea’s appearance and flavour.
China Yunnan Golden Dragon black tea is known for its bold and robust flavour. It typically offers a malty sweetness with notes of honey and caramel. The infusion is full-bodied and the tea has a smooth, velvety texture.
The tea has a captivating aroma, characterised by a combination of maltiness, earthiness and sometimes a subtle peppery or spicy note. The aroma is often described as warm and inviting.
A common feature of Chinese black teas, exemplified by other teas such as Golden Monkey or Golden Silk Mao Feng, is that they tend to contain moderate to high levels of caffeine. In particular, Yunnan Golden Dragon, a standout in this category, maintains a caffeine content that provides a robust energy boost while remaining comparatively lower than certain other black teas. This characteristic makes it an attractive choice for those seeking the invigorating effects of black tea without the elevated caffeine levels often associated with some of its counterparts.
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