Dian Hong Da Li Cha

Dian Hong Da Li Cha is a rare and unique tea made from the unusual Camellia taliensis varietal that is native to Yunnan. Grown at high altitude in Yangta village in Jinggu, Yunnan, it has striking golden leaves that produce an amber liqour with a sweet malty aroma. The sweet smooth taste has malty and fruity notes with a long lasting floral aftertaste.

Brewing guide: 2.5g in 250ml water at 90°C for 3-4 minutes

£3.90£13.50

(10-50g)

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Origin:Yangta, Jinggu, Pu'er, Yunnan, China
Elevation:1,700m
Cultivar:Camellia sinensis var. taliensis
Harvest time:March 2021
Sourcing:Specialist Yunnan Wholesaler

Description

Dian Hong Da Li Cha (滇紅大理茶) is a very unusual black tea grown in Yangta village located in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County in Pu’er, Yunnan Province. This tea is not made from the usual Camellia sinensis but rather from a different wild strain of Camellia, Camellia taliensis. Grown at a plantation of 40-60 year old trees at an altitude of around 1,700m, it was harvested in March 2021.

The Dian Hong Da Li Cha name for this tea comes from two Chinese parts. Dian Hong (滇紅), literally ‘Yunnan Red’ refers to the type of black tea from Yunnan Province that is very popular and renowned for smooth, malty and sweet flavours. In this case the colour red follows the Chinese classification where teas that are referred to as ‘black’ in the West are called ‘red’ in China. The second part of the name, Da Li Cha (大理茶), literally tea of Dali is one of the common names that is used in Yunnan for Camellia taliensis tea plants. The name most likely originates from the county-level Dali city located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. We also stock a white version of this tea, Yin Zhen Yunnan Silver Needle in our shop.

This Dian Hong Da Li Cha black tea has striking long golden leaves with a matte black underside. The dry leaves have a strong and appealing sweet and malty aroma. The amber liquor also has a satisfying sweet, floral and malty aroma. The taste is very smooth, this tea exhibits no astringency or bitterness. There are wonderful malty and sweet fruity notes with a long lasting rose floral and mineral aftertaste. Overall this tea produces a lovely cup that is subtly different to the usual black tea selection from Yunnan – truly captivating and intriguing for any tea drinker!

We suggest brewing at 90°C for 3-4 minutes according to your taste. It can be brewed around 3 times depending on your taste preferences.

This Dian Hong Da Li Cha green tea was last featured in our November 20021 Curious Tea Subscription Boxes.