Which kinds of Yunnan black tea are the most famous in Yunnan? how to distinguish the grades of Yunnan black tea?

Known for its mild climate, Yunnan is one of the warmest regions in China, with a variety of attractive flavors, such as flowers, tea, mushrooms and all kinds of fruits. The fragrance of Yunnan is a kind of mountain fragrance, free, rich and elegant.

Many people know that Pu'er tea is famous in Yunnan, but in fact, the most prominent representative of Yunnan black tea is Yunnan black tea, especially its golden appearance and mellow, slightly sweet taste.

What is Yunnan black tea?

The main difference between Dianhong and other Chinese black tea lies in the number of fine leaf buds in dried tea, or "Jinjian".

Yunnan black tea, also known as Dianhong, is one of the four major black teas in China. It is a relatively high-end top-grade tea, sometimes used for all kinds of mixed tea. Hence the name, it grows in Yunnan Province. It was invented by Han tea farmers during the Republic of China and is mainly produced in Baoshan, Fengqing, Xishuangbanna, Dehong and other places in the south and southwest of Yunnan.

The fresh tea of Yunnan big-leaf tea tree makes Dianhong so special that the fine process after picking includes withering, rolling, fermentation and baking.

The main difference between Dianhong and other Chinese black tea lies in the number of fine leaf buds in dried tea, or "Jinjian". Dianhong brewed beer has a copper-gold color, soft and sweet aroma, and almost no astringency. After brewing, the brewing is light red, bright color, prominent gold tip, fresh aroma and strong taste stimulation.

How many kinds of Yunnan red are there?

The tea is dark, not copper, but reddish brown. Suitable for drinking with sugar and milk.

Yunnan red can be divided into traditional roasted black tea and sun-dried black tea. Roasted black tea is baked by fire. Sun-dried tea refers to natural drying. Its main source is divided into ancient tea tree black tea and wild tea tree black tea.

Yunnan red can be divided into the following types. Each shape has its own specific specifications.

1. Yunnan black broken tea

A kind of cheap tea used for blending contains few golden buds and is usually bitter in itself. This kind of tea is easy to identify, mainly black and dry leaves with only a few golden tips. The beer brewed is dark, not copper, but reddish brown. Suitable for drinking with sugar and milk.

two。 Yunnan red gold needle

Golden Needle is a new variety of Dianhong, which is named because it is shaped like a golden needle. The golden needle is refined from a flower bud. It's brown and golden. The aroma is full-bodied and persistent, with a sweet and mellow taste. After brewing, it produces an amber bubble with a strong maltose flavor.

3. Yunnan red pine needle

Golden Needle Tea is the brother tea of Golden Needle Tea, and Golden Needle Tea is also made from leaf-by-bud tea.

4. Yunnan Jinsi black tea

It is made of picking a bud, a bud and a leaf, and a bud and two leaves of tea. Its shape is similar to that of a snail shell. The tender leaves are delicate and golden. After brewing, it has a bright red color, mellow, sweet, smooth and fresh aroma. The tea is red and bright, with a golden tip.