Yunnan Gold Tea (Dian Hong Gold Tips) – Honey-Malty, Cocoa-Sweet

Product Overview

Crafted in Yunnan from large-leaf cultivars, Yunnan Gold showcases a generous percentage of golden buds (tips). The copper-amber liquor is velvety and smooth, delivering honey-malty sweetness layered with cocoa and caramel tones, subtle dried-fruit nuance, and naturally low astringency. Comforting, versatile, and highly sessionable.

Key Features

• Gold-Tips Richness: Bud-forward leaf grade for elevated sweetness and silky texture.
• Signature Profile: Honey-malt core with cocoa/caramel depth and soft dried-fruit hints; clean finish.
• Versatile Service: Equally satisfying neat, iced, or with a splash of milk and honey.
• Low Astringency: Naturally smooth and friendly for daily drinking.

Health Benefits

• Everyday Antioxidants: Black-tea polyphenols can support general wellness as part of a balanced lifestyle.
• Steady Energy: Medium caffeine offers a smooth, sustained lift.
• Comforting Hydration: Rounded body with a tidy finish—great hot or iced.

Brewing Instructions

• Western Style: 3–4 g · 500 ml · 95 °C (203 °F) · 2–3 min. Start at 2 min for a lighter cup.
• Gongfu (Traditional): 5 g · 100 ml · 95 °C. Optional quick rinse; 10–15 s to start, then add 5–10 s each round (5–8 infusions).
• Cold Brew: 10–12 g · 1 L cold water · refrigerate 8–10 hrs for a silky, honey-sweet iced tea.
• Milk Tea Tip: 4 g · 300 ml · 95 °C · 3–4 min; add warm milk and honey to taste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What does “Gold” mean here?
  A: It refers to the high proportion of golden buds that produce a sweeter, smoother, and more aromatic cup.
• Q: How is it different from standard Dian Hong?
  A: Yunnan Gold emphasizes bud-heavy leaf grades for extra honeyed sweetness and velvety texture.
• Q: How many infusions?
  A: Typically 3–5 Western steeps; more via gongfu as you extend time gradually.