Different from other black teas, this is full-bodied, malty-rich, with a long floral sweet after-taste, with very light bitterness & astringency. 

Dian Hong Tea, “Dian” being the aboriginal word for Yunnan, “Hong” being red, translates to Yunnan Red Tea. 

This varietal is from an organic wild forest tree of 300-to-500 years old, harvested from 1,200m up in the mountains of Northern Thailand. These wild trees were likely planted by either the Bulang or Dai ethnic people.

It also has strong "Cha Qi" (茶气), literally “tea’s energy” -  an enigmatic concept whereby a mindful tea experience induces from deep within the drinker a range of emotions. Depending on how it resonates with the tea drinker, this could be, for instance, peaceful introspection, or invigorating clarify, or serene calmness.