Chuan Hong Tea
Sichuan Red · Chuanhong
Chuan Hong is Sichuan's classic black tea, produced inland long before Yunnan's Dianhong existed.
Flavor Profile
What does Chuan Hong taste like?
Chuan Hong is Sichuan's classic black tea, produced inland long before Yunnan's Dianhong existed. The leaf is surprisingly large for a black tea — Sichuan's big-leaf assamica-style bushes — and the cup brews bright orange with a smooth, gently malty body, fruity sweetness, and a faint natural spice note. It is lighter and more fragrant than Dianhong, making it an easy-drinking morning tea.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Sichuan (Yibin / Ya'an), China
Sichuan black tea production predates Dianhong by decades; Yibin and Ya'an remain the main producing areas.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Chuan Hong
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Chuan Hong
Typical brewed serving
Chuan Hong is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Chuan Hong for?
New to tea?
A friendly starting point — forgiving to brew and easy to enjoy on the first cup.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with malty notes — a black tea with malty, fruity, smooth character.
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Side by Side
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FAQ
Chuan Hong Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Chuan Hong tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Chuan Hong tea?
Chuan Hong is Sichuan's classic black tea, produced inland long before Yunnan's Dianhong existed. It is also known as Sichuan Red and Chuanhong.
Does Chuan Hong tea have caffeine?
Yes. Chuan Hong is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Chuan Hong tea taste like?
Chuan Hong is known for a profile led by Malty, Fruity, and Smooth, with a medium body.
How do you brew Chuan Hong tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Chuan Hong tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Chuan Hong; its profile centers on Malty, Fruity, and Smooth.