Yunnan black Tea, commonly abbreviated as “Dian Hong,” belongs to the Black Tea category. It was created by Han Chinese Tea farmers during the Republic of China era. It is produced in areas such as Lincang, Baoshan, Fengqing, Xishuangbanna, and Dehong in southern and southwestern Yunnan Province. It is blended from large-leaf red broken tea, with 11 varieties across four types: leaf tea, broken tea, fannings, and dust. Each type has its own specific shape and appearance, with a heavy body and uniform color. When brewed, the tea liquor is bright and reddish, with a prominent golden ring, a fresh and fragrant aroma, and a strong, stimulating taste. The infused leaves are uniformly red and bright. Even when milk is added, the tea still retains a strong flavor, presenting a brown, pink, or fresh ginger-yellow color. Its characteristics are its strength, stimulation, and freshness. It is made using fresh leaves from high-quality large-leaf Yunnan tea trees, which undergo withering, rolling or cutting, fermentation, and baking to produce the finished tea.

How Much Does Yunnan Black Tea Cost per Pound?

The raw materials for Dian Hong are selected from large-leaf Yunnan tea trees. Most finished products are processed mechanically, while a few use hand-processing, resulting in significantly different tea prices. Ordinary Dian Hong costs around 100 yuan per pound, while those with better taste can be priced at 200 yuan per pound. Top-grade Dian Hong can range from 800 yuan to over 1,000 yuan per pound, and premium gift-boxed Dian Hong can cost thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan.

The raw materials for Dian Hong are selected from large-leaf Yunnan tea trees, typically around 10 to 20 years old, producing slender tea leaves. Most finished products are processed mechanically, while a few use hand-processing, which includes steps like withering, rolling, fermentation, and baking.

The price of Dian Hong ranges from several hundred to several thousand yuan and up to ten thousand yuan or more. Ordinary Dian Hong costs around 100 yuan per pound, while those with better taste can be priced at 200 yuan per pound. Top-grade Dian Hong can range from 800 yuan to over 1,000 yuan per pound, and premium gift-boxed Dian Hong can cost thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan.

To store Dian Hong, choose a sealed, dry, and odor-free environment. You can place the tea in a sealed tea container to prevent oxidation, mold, and spoilage. Store the container in a dark place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures to avoid spoilage of the tea.