Dianhong Gongfu
Fruity lychee aroma;
rich tastes and complex texture.
Our Dianhong from Fengqing, Yunnan offers a fruity lychee aroma and a sweet, smooth taste with subtle acidity. Its rich texture transforms into a refreshing sweetness that lingers, capturing the essence of Yunnan’s red tea.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Fruity lychee aroma;
rich tastes and complex texture.
Our Dianhong from Fengqing, Yunnan offers a fruity lychee aroma and a sweet, smooth taste with subtle acidity. Its rich texture transforms into a refreshing sweetness that lingers, capturing the essence of Yunnan’s red tea.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Fruity lychee aroma;
rich tastes and complex texture.
Our Dianhong from Fengqing, Yunnan offers a fruity lychee aroma and a sweet, smooth taste with subtle acidity. Its rich texture transforms into a refreshing sweetness that lingers, capturing the essence of Yunnan’s red tea.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Essential Info
Chinese Name: 滇红工夫
Cultivar: Fengqing Daye
Region: Fengqing County, Lincang City, Yunan Province, China
Harvest Time: Spring, 2023
Aroma: Fruity lychee aroma
Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method
For a 120 mL (4 fl oz) teapot or gaiwan, use 5 g (0.18 oz) of tea.
For the first infusion, steep the tea for 12 seconds in water at a temperature of 95°C (203°F).
Steep the tea for 6 seconds for the second infusion.
For each subsequent infusion, increase the steeping time.
This tea is good for 6 or more infusions.
Use spring water or purified water. Do not use tap water.
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Red Tea is a tea category named for the distinctive red color of its brewed tea and spent leaves. It is crafted through a process of full oxidation. In the Western world, it's often referred to as 'black tea' due to the dark hue of its dry leaves.
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Dianhong Gongfu, commonly known as Dianhong, is one of China's most popular red teas. The name “Dianhong” is derived from “Dian”, which refers to Yunnan Province, where this tea is produced, and "hong," meaning red tea. "Gongfu" refers to the meticulous craftsmanship involved in its production.
Our Dianhong is sourced from Fengqing County in Lincang City, the core production area of this tea. The tea gardens are situated at an elevation of 2,200 meters and are surrounded by lush forests, abundant water sources, and rich vegetation, allowing tea trees to grow harmoniously within this natural environment.
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Thanks to this exceptional ecological setting and the use of traditional Dianhong processing methods, this tea offers an alluring fruity aroma reminiscent of lychee. The tea infusion is sweet, smooth, and warming, with a subtle acidity and umami flavor that enhances its complexity. The rich compounds in the tea give it a thick, viscous texture with a slight astringency, but it quickly transforms into a refreshing sweetness and salivation that lingers long after each sip.
