Dian Hong Gold Tea
Golden Tip Dian Hong · Yunnan Gold
Dian Hong Gold is a premium Yunnan black made largely from golden buds, often described as a 'golden tip' grade.
Flavor Profile
What does Dian Hong Gold taste like?
Dian Hong Gold is a premium Yunnan black made largely from golden buds, often described as a 'golden tip' grade. The cup is intensely sweet and honeyed: sweet potato, caramelized sugar, and a thick, velvety texture with almost no astringency. The high proportion of golden tips gives the dry leaf a shimmering appearance and the liquor a deep amber color. It is sweeter and softer than standard Dian Hong, and its bud-heavy pick shows in every sip.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan, China
Golden-tip Dian Hong is produced in Yunnan from assamica buds picked in early spring.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Dian Hong Gold
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Dian Hong Gold
Typical brewed serving
Dian Hong Gold is a high-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 40–70 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Dian Hong Gold Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Dian Hong Gold tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Dian Hong Gold tea?
Dian Hong Gold is a premium Yunnan black made largely from golden buds, often described as a 'golden tip' grade. It is also known as Golden Tip Dian Hong and Yunnan Gold.
Does Dian Hong Gold tea have caffeine?
Yes. Dian Hong Gold is a high-caffeine tea, typically 40–70 mg per brewed serving.
What does Dian Hong Gold tea taste like?
Dian Hong Gold is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Sweet, and Malty, with a medium body.
How do you brew Dian Hong Gold tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 3–5 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Dian Hong Gold tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Dian Hong Gold; its profile centers on Honeyed, Sweet, and Malty.