Yunnan Golden Tips Premium Black Tea

Yunnan Golden Tips Premium – Pure Bud Chinese Black Tea (滇红金芽特级红茶)

Top-Grade Dian Hong Made from Spring Golden Buds Only
Silky • Malty • Naturally Sweet

A refined and golden red tea with quiet power and elegant sweetness.

Yunnan Golden Tips Premium (滇红金芽特级红茶) is an exceptionally high-grade Dian Hong (Yunnan red tea) made exclusively from early spring golden buds—the soft, downy tips of large-leaf tea trees in Yunnan. These buds are hand-picked, gently oxidized, and sun-dried to preserve their delicate structure, golden luster, and naturally sweet aroma.

This tea produces a velvety, amber liquor with notes of cocoa, malt, honey, and dried fruit, offering a rich body with zero bitterness and a long, smooth finish. It's a true expression of Yunnan’s black tea excellence—simple, elegant, and deeply comforting.

Why You’ll Love Yunnan Golden Tips Premium

• Made from 100% golden spring buds—no leaf or stem
• Soft and smooth with deep sweetness and floral depth
• Pure and unscented—no additives, flavoring, or bitterness
• A luxurious Dian Hong ideal for daily calm or thoughtful gifting
• Grown in high mountain gardens of Yunnan with traditional craftsmanship

Tasting Notes

• Cocoa nibs, dark honey, and sweet potato
• Malty base with notes of ripe fig and toasted grain
• Amber–gold liquor with silky texture
• Clean finish with returning floral sweetness (回甘, huí gān)

Tea Profile

• Type: Premium Chinese Black Tea (Red Tea, 红茶)
• Style: Golden Bud Dian Hong (金芽滇红)
• Grade: First-pluck spring tips only
• Origin: Yunnan Province, China
• Cultivar: Yunnan Da Ye Zhong (Large-leaf variety)
• Harvest: Early spring 2025
• Craftsmanship: Hand-harvested, sun-withered, fully oxidized, slow-dried
• Appearance: Bright golden buds with fine fuzz; clear amber liquor
• Collected: 2025

Processing

This tea is carefully crafted to preserve the golden color, essential oils, and natural sweetness of Yunnan spring buds:

1. Plucking – Only unopened golden buds, no leaves or stems
2. Withering & Oxidation – Slow, controlled oxidation for soft body and fragrance
3. Drying – Sun-dried and low-temperature finished to lock in aroma

The result is a tea that’s light in structure but deep in character—offering clarity, sweetness, and smooth energy in every cup.

Health Benefits

• Gently energizing—ideal for focused mornings or peaceful afternoons
• High in theanine and antioxidants, supporting calm mental clarity
• Naturally sweet and low-acid—easy on the stomach
• No flavoring or sweetener needed

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–6 grams
• Water temperature: 90–95°C / 194–203°F
• Rinse: Optional (5 sec)
• Infusions:
• 1st: 20–25 sec
• 2nd: 30–35 sec
• 3rd–6th: Increase gradually
• Tip: Use clear porcelain to appreciate the golden color and clarity

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
• Steep time: 2.5–3 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times
• Note: Beautiful on its own—no milk or sugar needed

Cultural Significance

Yunnan Golden Tips represent the highest expression of Dian Hong craftsmanship, showcasing the beauty of spring buds in their purest form. Long prized for their sweetness and aroma, these golden tips are sought after by connoisseurs and often reserved for special occasions or gifted as symbols of elegance and good taste.

This tea offers the comfort of tradition and the clarity of premium single-origin harvests—perfect for those who seek depth without complexity, richness without weight.