How much do you know about Dian black tea?

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Dian black tea is the abbreviation of Yunnan black tea. It is named after it is produced in Yunnan Province. Due to the rich precipitation and lush forests in the area, the tea produced is of excellent quality and has high content of minerals, compounds and other ingredients.



Production of Dian black tea

Dianhong production system uses the fresh leaves of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees, which are first withered, rolled or cut, fermented, dried and other processes to make finished tea; then processed into Dianhong Gongfu tea, and then kneaded and cut to make Dianhong broken tea. Each of the above-mentioned processes has been performed manually for a long time. The appearance of the finished tea is tightly knotted, majestic and plump, with a dark color, a bright red soup color, a fresh aroma, a mellow taste, and rich astringency. The bottom of the leaves is ruddy and evenly bright, and the golden hair is particularly visible. The hair color can be light yellow, chrysanthemum yellow, or golden. It is a famous export tea.




Quality characteristics of Dian black tea

The color is brown, the appearance is plump and golden, the soup is red and bright, the aroma is rich, the taste is rich and sweet, the bottom of the leaves is fat and soft, and the red color is uniform and bright. "Dianhong" tea has high polyphenol content, strong tea flavor and is durable to brewing. It still retains the tea flavor after three times of brewing. The evaluation of Maocha and refined tea is based on standard samples, and the key point is to grasp the tenderness. Tenderness is the objective standard of the inherent quality of Dianhong. In addition to tenderness, the purity of refined tea is also very important. First- and second-grade teas should show the bud edge and should not contain tea stems and slices.



How to brew Dian black tea

1. Equipment: Prepare the tea set for brewing Dian black tea, which can be a fair cup, a glass cup, or a fair cup, depending on whether you are drinking tea by yourself or drinking with others. Here we will use the fair cup soaking method as an example.
2. Wash tea: Use a teaspoon to take out an appropriate amount of tea leaves, pour it into a fair cup, then pour an appropriate amount of boiling water into the cup, soak for a few seconds, then pour out the tea to wash out the impurities in the tea leaves. Do not soak for too long at this time, otherwise the ingredients in the tea will be reduced.
3. Brewing: Pour boiling water into the cup, cover it, and let it soak for 3 to 5 minutes, and then it’s ready. Open the lid and the aroma of tea overflows, and the soup is rosy in color. The best temperature for boiling water here is 100 degrees.
4. Divide the tea: Pour the tea into tea cups and drink together.


Health benefits of Dian black tea

1. Dian black tea can nourish the stomach

The tea polyphenols contained in tea have astringent effects and have a certain stimulating effect on the stomach. The irritation is stronger on an empty stomach, so sometimes drinking tea on an empty stomach will cause discomfort. Dian black tea is made through fermentation and baking. The tea polyphenols undergo an enzymatic oxidation reaction under the action of oxidase. The content is reduced, and the irritation to the stomach is also reduced.



Dian black tea not only does not hurt the stomach, but can nourish the stomach. The oxidation products of tea polyphenols in Dian black tea can promote human digestion. Regular drinking of Dian black tea with sugar and milk can reduce inflammation, protect the gastric mucosa, and is also effective in treating ulcers. However, Dian black tea should not be drunk cold, as it will affect the effect of nourishing and warming the stomach, and may also reduce the nutritional content due to being left for too long.


2. Dian black tea can prevent colds

The body's resistance is reduced and it is easy to catch a cold, and Dian black tea can prevent colds. Dian black tea has strong antibacterial power. Gargling with Dian black tea can filter viruses to prevent colds, prevent tooth decay and food poisoning, and reduce blood sugar levels and high blood pressure. Dian black tea is sweet and warm, rich in protein and sugar, and can enhance the body's resistance. Dian black tea is commonly used to gargle or drink directly, and it can also prevent influenza. Because Dian black tea is fully fermented and has weak irritation, it is especially suitable for people with weak stomach and body.


3. Dian black tea can warm the body and resist cold

Dian black tea is sweet and warm, which can nourish the human body's yang energy, and the color of the tea is red, which can give people a warm feeling. Dian black tea is rich in protein and sugar, which generates heat and warms the abdomen, and can enhance the body's ability to resist cold. In some places in my country, it is customary to drink Dian black tea with sugar and milk, which can not only generate heat and warm the abdomen, but also increase nutrition and strengthen the body.



4. Dian black tea can aid digestion

Dian black tea can remove greasiness, help gastrointestinal digestion, promote appetite, and strengthen heart function. When you feel greasy and bloated from your daily diet, drinking more Dian black tea can reduce greasiness and promote digestion. Big fish and meat often make people suffer from indigestion. Drinking black tea at this time can eliminate greasiness and help gastrointestinal digestion, which is beneficial to physical health.


Dian black tea is warm in nature. Although it has many health care effects, there are also many things to pay attention to when drinking Dian black tea. If you drink it improperly, it will change from nourishing the stomach to hurting the stomach. In addition, do not drink tea before going to bed or on an empty stomach. Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should drink tea in moderation. Especially female friends during special periods should try to drink less strong tea.