It was during the Ming Dynasty that the cultivation of tea took on much of the framework (farming, production, grading) that remains in use today in China. It was during this period that various methods of oxidization were also explored and developed. One outcome of these explorations is Dian Hung - Yunnan Gold - a black tea made to a style now well-known for creating lush and highly flavored teas.
Lot Notes. The factory producing this tea is focused only to select black and Pu-erh teas. The factory draws its leaves from the mountainous region west of Kunming and generally produces all of these offerings to organic standards. The leaves are stunning in their rich golden appearance, size and aroma. Steeped the leaves yield a creamy and malty, sweet liquor unlike any other black from Yunnan.
Tea Facts. This tea is made from a variety of large, thick leaf tea bushes and trees found only in Yunnan Province. Known as Dayeh, it is a sub-varietal of Camellia sinensis - called assamica. This tea is considered to be one of the highest grades of black tea produced in China. The russet-gold color of the leaves is the result of the oxidization process. This lot was produced in 2024.
Tasting Notes. Thick golden leaves brew to distinctive, red-gold liquor that is spicy and creamy offering up hints of burnt sugar, cocoa and sweet, baked apples. Note there is a "thirst-quenching" characteristic in this tea varietal. This tea can take milk and sugar.
Brewing Suggestions. Use water right up to boiling as the leaves are thick and this will draw flavor. Use three grams for 6-12 ounces of water. Steep for 2-2.5 minutes and taste. As it is sweet tasting with almost no bite, a longer steep time can be used for more body. Steep multiple times.
BLACK TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
195° - 205° F
2 Minutes
Black tea is a leaf that has been fully oxidized. This rigorous oxidization produces a tea of hearty rich flavors while reducing its astringency and bringing out a natural sweetness.
Flavors will range from bright, brisk, peppery, clean, and smoky to aromatic, bold, malty, nutty, spicy, and sweet. Blacks are known for long, delicately aromatic, and comforting aftertastes. Note, they are often enjoyed with milk or sweetener.
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Yunnan Gold Tip
Very nice black tea. Smooth flavor and brews really well.
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Great quality-missing the malty flavor
Love Silk Road teas. Got a sample of the Gold tips. the tea itself is really very good quality--I dont know the age of the harvest but my sample had no malty back end that Ive enjoyed as sort of a hallmark of gold tips. hence the 4 stars instead of 5.
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Yunnan Gold Tip
very nice red tea, really glade i found this tea, i brew it at 193 deg for about 1.5 minutes, i get three brews and they're all the same, it's easy to make this tea too strong, so just figure out what works for you.
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Amazing Tea
This is truly lovely tea. We had sampled Yunnan Gold Tip previously from other providers, but frankly nothing prepared us for this. Absolutely stunning, brilliant aroma and deeply satisfying in the mouth. Well done, Silk Road Tea, and many thanks!
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Fantastic
If I could only have three teas for the rest of my life, this would be one of them. Lots of depth; full bodied, hints of caramel and molasses, never disappoints. A gift to your taste buds.
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yunnan gold
I have to say I was somewhat disappointed. I found the bouquet rather bland and the flavor somewhat thin. This was my first try with Silk Roads Tea Yunnan Gold. I had had Yunnan Gold from Ku Cha House of Tea in Boulder Colorado. That was amazing (and just as pricey).
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The best
It's my new favorite. So much good flavor. I love it!31
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Yunnan Gold Bud is the gold standard
Yunnan Gold Bud (Dian Jin) Organic is the gold standard for my taste in black teas. I start each day with a rich cup with milk and agave. The taste is round and full and satisfying.
Demand for this tea is very high in China and for export. Good lots sell quickly. Taste a good one, purchase it!