Spectacular red tea from Yunnan raw materials.
Appearance
Young hairy buds with two small leaves attached are twisted into tight spirals, here and there dark green stripes of tea leaves are visible. Dry leaves smell like toasted honey cookies. When warmed up with your breath, you can feel the heady flower nectar, a sun-warmed meadow with nuances of vanilla, roasted nuts and seeds.
Taste and aroma
The infusion is orange-yellow, with a lemon greenish tint. The smell is resinous and bready, with a floral nuance. The taste is very unobtrusive and delicate. If you listen closely, you can make out notes of baked goods, honey, oriental spices, vanilla and dried fruits against the general soft velvety background. As you pour, a light grassiness appears in the aroma, and the taste becomes more tart, woody and less sweet. The gaiwan lid smells like young resinous forest. The aftertaste is gingerbread and honey.
Effect
The tea warms and adds strength, while calming the mind a little. Suitable for the morning or midday, a good choice for a beautiful tea ceremony with friends. A ceremonial variety with an impressive appearance, bright aroma and light taste. The buds contain a lot of caffeine, which should be taken into account by people sensitive to it. The tea will appeal to lovers of dianhong and red tea in general.