The 'feud between wealthy families' in the black tea industry

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Dian Hong: The Big Warm Guy
Produced in the Linchang and Fengqing regions of Yunnan, it uses the Yunnan large-leaf tea variety.
The large-leaf variety is rich in internal substances, resulting in black tea with a robust, intense, and fresh flavor. The brew exhibits a bright, crimson hue, and the aroma carries a sweet maltiness. Each sip warms the heart.
It is solid, honest, and highly inclusive, recognized as the "top-tier warm-hearted gentleman" in the world of black tea—whosoever drinks it will feel warm.
Keemun Black Tea: Noble Lady
Produced in Qimen, Anhui, this tea features tightly rolled, dark lustrous leaves. Upon steeping, it releases a floral, fruity, and honey-like fragrance, earning it the internationally recognized name "Qimen Aroma.".
It is the most elegant among black teas—neither overpowering nor flamboyant, yet its layers of rose-honey fragrance linger on the palate, unforgettable with just one sip. The British royal family once adored this variety, embodying the "old money" style of black tea.

Lapsang Souchong: Old Stogie
Produced in Tongmuguan, Wuyishan, Fujian. It is the world's first black tea, holding a revered status in the tea industry akin to the founding master of black tea.
Traditional Zhengshan Xiaozhong is smoked with pine wood, imparting a piney aroma reminiscent of winter's warmth by the fire. Its deep red liquor boasts a mellow taste, carrying the sweetness of jujube-infused broth.
The one you like loves you to the moon and back, while the one you don't like finds it as unpleasant as drinking soot water. The more controversy, the more it proves its character.