Sometimes you want the richness of a black tea with the lightness of a white and when that craving hits there is only one place to go - Dianhong tea.
Dianhong is a type of black tea made predominantly with the buds of the Assamica tea varieties in Yunnan province. They produce, light, malty and smooth black teas with warm and sweet aromas.
This Dianhong comes from Fengqing which I think produces some of the best quality Dianhong in Yunnan province. This tea is soft and velvety with fabulous warm, malty baked notes and a cooling menthol finish. It hits the spot and we think it should be in everyone's collection.
Directions:
To brew small leaf black tea Western style, infuse about 2.5g (heaped teaspoon) of leaf per 300ml of 85c water for about 1 and a half minutes. You can reinfuse up to 4 times by adding 60 seconds for every subsequent infusion.
To brew small-leaf black tea Gong fu style, infuse about 5g of leaf per 150ml of 85c water for about 5 seconds. You can reinfuse up to 8 times by adding about 5 seconds for every subsequent infusion.
For more details on correct brewing check the Tea Brewing Chart.
Indications:
Here are just a few known health benefits associated with drinking tea: Boosts your immune system - Lowers blood sugar levels - Helps prevent cavities and tooth decay - Slows the aging process - Helps reduce the risk of cancer - Lowers Cholesterol - Aids in weight loss by burning calories - Reduces high blood pressure - Helps prevent arthritis - Reduces the risk of heart disease - Reduces the risk of stroke - Lowers the risk of blood clot.
