Differences Between Dianhong Tea and Keemun Black Tea
Dianhong tea, also known as Yunnan black tea, is one of China's famous black teas, alongside Keemun Gongfu and Minhong Gongfu. It is made from fresh leaves of the Yunnan large-leaf tea variety, which are rich in tea polyphenols. Through processing, these leaves produce high levels of theaflavins and...
Tea News · Apr 16, 2026
The 'Soft Gold' in Black Tea—Theaflavins
Theaflavins, known as the 'soft gold' in black tea, are golden-yellow pigments formed during the fermentation process of tea leaves. They play a crucial role in determining the color, aroma, and taste of black tea. Modern market trends favor black teas with an orange-yellow hue, as theaflavin-rich t...
Tea News · Jul 18, 2025
High-Quality Black Tea: The Hidden 'Secrets'
Regular drinkers of black tea may notice a distinct 'golden ring' at the edge of the tea liquor, which is a key indicator of high-quality black tea. This golden ring is formed by theaflavins, a group of compounds derived from the oxidation of polyphenols. Theaflavins significantly influence the colo...
Tea News · Jun 20, 2025
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