DIAN HONG JIN YA
YUNNAN GOLDEN BUD
RED (BLACK) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Baiyingshan, Lincang, Yunnan, China
Dian Hong Jin Ya is a premium Chinese red tea from Yunnan Province, made primarily from tender buds and recognized for its refined and elegant style within the Dian Hong category. It is produced using carefully selected early spring material, where young buds are processed through controlled oxidation to preserve sweetness and aromatic clarity. The infusion is smooth and balanced, offering gentle honeyed sweetness, soft malt notes, and a clean, rounded finish. MORE
AROMA
Caramel, chocolate, dough
TASTE
Bread, nut, cacao
ALTITUDE: 2100 m
CULTIVAR: Bai Ying Shan Da Ye
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
RED (BLACK) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Baiyingshan, Lincang, Yunnan, China
Dian Hong Jin Ya is a premium Chinese red tea from Yunnan Province, made primarily from tender buds and recognized for its refined and elegant style within the Dian Hong category. It is produced using carefully selected early spring material, where young buds are processed through controlled oxidation to preserve sweetness and aromatic clarity. The infusion is smooth and balanced, offering gentle honeyed sweetness, soft malt notes, and a clean, rounded finish. MORE
AROMA
Caramel, chocolate, dough
TASTE
Bread, nut, cacao
ALTITUDE: 2100 m
CULTIVAR: Bai Ying Shan Da Ye
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
RED (BLACK) TEA is one of the most widely consumed and appreciated tea categories in the world. Due to its high level of oxidation and carefully controlled production process, this type of tea develops a rich concentration of aromatic compounds while preserving valuable polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants that contribute to both its distinctive flavor and beneficial properties.
During oxidation, the chemical composition of the tea leaf changes significantly, creating the characteristic amber to deep red infusion, smooth texture, and complex aromatic profile associated with red (black) tea. It is believed that regular consumption of red tea may support cardiovascular health, improve blood circulation, contribute to the body's natural antioxidant protection, and promote mental alertness and concentration. Traditionally, red tea has also been appreciated for its warming qualities, its ability to support digestion, reduce fatigue, improve overall vitality, and provide a comforting sense of balance and well-being, especially during colder seasons.
During oxidation, the chemical composition of the tea leaf changes significantly, creating the characteristic amber to deep red infusion, smooth texture, and complex aromatic profile associated with red (black) tea. It is believed that regular consumption of red tea may support cardiovascular health, improve blood circulation, contribute to the body's natural antioxidant protection, and promote mental alertness and concentration. Traditionally, red tea has also been appreciated for its warming qualities, its ability to support digestion, reduce fatigue, improve overall vitality, and provide a comforting sense of balance and well-being, especially during colder seasons.
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SEED-GROWN TEA PLANT
This tea refers to a Qunzi Zhong, a "seed-grown tea plant". Unlike cloned or asexually propagated cultivars, which are created by cuttings or grafting from a single "mother" plant, Qunzi Zhong tea trees are grown from seeds. This results in a genetically diverse population of plants. Each seed-grown tea tree is unique, with slightly different characteristics. This genetic variety helps improve the resilience of the tea garden, making it more resistant to pests, diseases, and environmental stress. Seed-grown trees usually develop stronger and deeper roots than cloned plants, allowing them to draw nutrients and minerals from deeper soil layers, often giving the tea a more complex and rich flavor profile. Qunzi Zhong represents the traditional way of tea cultivation. Because of the genetic diversity, teas made from Qunzi Zhong plants tend to offer more layered and nuanced flavors, reflecting a richer expression of the local terroir (soil, climate, and environment).
PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Pesticide-free gardening refers to a cultivation method in which no synthetic chemical pesticides are used at any stage of plant growth. Instead, this approach relies on biodiversity, ecological balance, and cultural practices to manage pests and diseases. Unlike conventional farming, which often depends on chemical intervention to control infestations, pesticide-free gardening emphasizes prevention through healthy soil, companion planting, and natural predators. This method fosters a more resilient and adaptive garden ecosystem. Without chemical inputs, beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and native bees thrive, contributing to pollination and pest control. Untouched by harsh agents, the soil remains alive with microbial activity, supporting deeper root systems and more vigorous plant development. Over time, this results in produce with purer, more expressive flavors, reflecting the health of the environment and the grower's intention.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 99 °C
Amount: 3-5 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 99 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture. This type of tea oxidizes when it comes into contact with oxygen and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*Suitable for long-term aging. Under proper storage conditions, the tea may gradually develop increased depth, smoothness, and complexity.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*Suitable for long-term aging. Under proper storage conditions, the tea may gradually develop increased depth, smoothness, and complexity.
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ABOUT
Dian Hong Jin Ya is a high-grade Chinese red tea from Yunnan Province, produced from tender buds harvested in high-mountain gardens at an altitude of around 2100 meters. The name “Jin Ya,” meaning “Golden Buds,” reflects the appearance of the processed leaves, where fine golden tips indicate careful plucking and precise handling of early spring material. This style represents one of the most refined expressions within the Dian Hong category, emphasizing clarity, sweetness, and balance.
The tea is made from the Bai Ying Shan Da Ye cultivar, a local large-leaf variety adapted to high-elevation conditions. The buds are rich in amino acids and aromatic compounds, allowing for a smooth and expressive profile when processed as red tea. Production follows the traditional method of withering, rolling, full oxidation, and drying, with particular attention given to preserving the integrity of the buds and controlling oxidation to maintain softness and aromatic definition.
High-altitude production contributes to slower leaf development and greater concentration of soluble compounds, resulting in a tea with refined structure and stability. Dian Hong Jin Ya from this origin is valued by experienced tea lovers for its purity of expression, clean sweetness, and the precision achieved through both cultivar selection and careful processing.
TERROIR
Dian Hong Jin Ya is sourced from the high-mountain area of Baiyingshan, Lincang, Yunnan Province, where tea gardens are located at elevations reaching around 2100 meters. This environment is defined by a cool, misty climate with strong day and night temperature variation, frequent cloud cover, and abundant rainfall. Such conditions slow down leaf growth, allowing the buds to accumulate higher levels of amino acids and aromatic compounds while maintaining structural integrity.
The soils in Baiyingshan are rich in minerals and well-drained, supporting healthy root development and clean, stable growth of the tea plants. The Bai Ying Shan Da Ye cultivar expresses itself distinctly in this terroir, producing large, resilient buds with high biochemical potential, ideal for refined red tea production. The combination of altitude, climate, and cultivar results in a tea with pronounced clarity, soft sweetness, and a balanced aromatic profile.
This terroir contributes to a precise and elegant character, where intensity is moderated by freshness and structure, allowing the tea to develop smoothly across multiple infusions while maintaining consistency and depth.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf appearance is elegant and uniform, composed mainly of fine golden buds with a soft, downy texture and warm amber-gold tones. The aroma of the dry leaves is clean and delicate, with notes of light honey, сухофрукты, and a gentle floral sweetness. In a preheated teapot, the tea gradually opens, and the aroma becomes warmer and more rounded, revealing deeper honeyed tones, soft malt, and a subtle creamy nuance. After a brief rinse, the leaves fully awaken, and the aroma gains clarity and depth, combining golden sweetness with light fruit notes and a refined, мягкий warmth.
The aroma of the liquor in the empty cup is smooth and transparent, with gentle honey notes and a light floral trace. The taste is soft and balanced, with a silky texture and a medium-light body that remains stable throughout multiple infusions. From the first sips, a clean sweetness emerges, supported by mild malty tones and delicate fruit nuances, with no sharpness or excessive astringency. The profile remains precise and harmonious, emphasizing clarity and elegance. The aftertaste is long and calm, leaving a lingering sweetness and a slightly cooling sensation. In the empty cup after drinking, warm notes of honey, light caramel, and a subtle floral sweetness remain.
Dian Hong Jin Ya is a high-grade Chinese red tea from Yunnan Province, produced from tender buds harvested in high-mountain gardens at an altitude of around 2100 meters. The name “Jin Ya,” meaning “Golden Buds,” reflects the appearance of the processed leaves, where fine golden tips indicate careful plucking and precise handling of early spring material. This style represents one of the most refined expressions within the Dian Hong category, emphasizing clarity, sweetness, and balance.
The tea is made from the Bai Ying Shan Da Ye cultivar, a local large-leaf variety adapted to high-elevation conditions. The buds are rich in amino acids and aromatic compounds, allowing for a smooth and expressive profile when processed as red tea. Production follows the traditional method of withering, rolling, full oxidation, and drying, with particular attention given to preserving the integrity of the buds and controlling oxidation to maintain softness and aromatic definition.
High-altitude production contributes to slower leaf development and greater concentration of soluble compounds, resulting in a tea with refined structure and stability. Dian Hong Jin Ya from this origin is valued by experienced tea lovers for its purity of expression, clean sweetness, and the precision achieved through both cultivar selection and careful processing.
TERROIR
Dian Hong Jin Ya is sourced from the high-mountain area of Baiyingshan, Lincang, Yunnan Province, where tea gardens are located at elevations reaching around 2100 meters. This environment is defined by a cool, misty climate with strong day and night temperature variation, frequent cloud cover, and abundant rainfall. Such conditions slow down leaf growth, allowing the buds to accumulate higher levels of amino acids and aromatic compounds while maintaining structural integrity.
The soils in Baiyingshan are rich in minerals and well-drained, supporting healthy root development and clean, stable growth of the tea plants. The Bai Ying Shan Da Ye cultivar expresses itself distinctly in this terroir, producing large, resilient buds with high biochemical potential, ideal for refined red tea production. The combination of altitude, climate, and cultivar results in a tea with pronounced clarity, soft sweetness, and a balanced aromatic profile.
This terroir contributes to a precise and elegant character, where intensity is moderated by freshness and structure, allowing the tea to develop smoothly across multiple infusions while maintaining consistency and depth.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf appearance is elegant and uniform, composed mainly of fine golden buds with a soft, downy texture and warm amber-gold tones. The aroma of the dry leaves is clean and delicate, with notes of light honey, сухофрукты, and a gentle floral sweetness. In a preheated teapot, the tea gradually opens, and the aroma becomes warmer and more rounded, revealing deeper honeyed tones, soft malt, and a subtle creamy nuance. After a brief rinse, the leaves fully awaken, and the aroma gains clarity and depth, combining golden sweetness with light fruit notes and a refined, мягкий warmth.
The aroma of the liquor in the empty cup is smooth and transparent, with gentle honey notes and a light floral trace. The taste is soft and balanced, with a silky texture and a medium-light body that remains stable throughout multiple infusions. From the first sips, a clean sweetness emerges, supported by mild malty tones and delicate fruit nuances, with no sharpness or excessive astringency. The profile remains precise and harmonious, emphasizing clarity and elegance. The aftertaste is long and calm, leaving a lingering sweetness and a slightly cooling sensation. In the empty cup after drinking, warm notes of honey, light caramel, and a subtle floral sweetness remain.
RED (BLACK) TEA
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