It is rare for a red tea to have such an intense fragrance, bringing the typical under-forest scents of bark and camphor that Nannuo Mountainis famous for. The infusion is bright red with shades of gold, and releases an intensely sweet flavor of honey and ripe peaches, complex yet gentle.
This tea is called Dianhong, which means "Yunnan Red", and it is a very typical red tea from Yunnan. It isnaturally oxidizedin bamboo chests, anddried under the sunlight: this process assures the most complex evolution of flavours over the years, making this tea perfectly suitable for aging.
Farmed, harvested, processed and distributed by Eastern Leaves
Plantation Altitude: 1800 meters Origin:Bama village, Nannuo Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Southwest Yunnan Flush:Spring 2025 Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Ingredienser: Rød te
Brewing guide:
EASTERN BREWING Quantity:1 gr. of tea every 20 ml of water Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with warm water and pour it after a few seconds. Brewing time: Begin with a 15-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. Water temperature: 85-90°C Number of brews: 8-9
WESTERN BREWING Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water Brewing time: 2-3 minutes Water temperature: 85-90°C
COLD BREW Quantity:1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water Brewing:put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 2-4 hours, or in the fridge for 7-8 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
