Dianhong: Two business cards handed to the world by Yunnan

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If only two types of tea can be chosen to represent Yunnan, the answer is almost undisputed - one red and one black.
The red one is Dian Hong, and the black one is Pu erh. One is the "black tea business card" handed to the world by Yunnan, and the other is the "tea of time" engraved in the bones of Chinese people.
In 1939, tea expert Feng Shaoqiu successfully produced Yunnan black tea in Shunning (now Fengqing, Lincang) and named it "Dian Hong". That was a special era - the coastal tea areas were affected by the war, and exports were hindered. Yunnan needed a black tea that could top the list. As soon as Dianhong emerged, it had plump strands, golden hair, and a sharp aroma, quickly establishing itself in the international market.
So since its birth, Dianhong has been a tea that is "born for export". Its language is the universal language of black tea in the world.

Dianhong is fully fermented, and once fermented, its aroma and sweetness are set, so it should be consumed fresh.
The tea soup is bright and red, with a sweet and mellow taste that is almost neither bitter nor astringent. The fragrance of honey and roasted sweet potatoes is a very direct warmth. Adding milk and sugar doesn't make you nervous, which is why it's so popular around the world - it's naturally suitable for mixing drinks.
What the world black tea market needs is stability, strength, and suitability for blending - Dian Hong is a perfect match. After adding milk, the soup color remains bright red and the tea flavor is not covered by milk, which is its competitiveness.
Dian Hong and Pu erh, like two faces of Yunnan: one is enthusiastic and outgoing, laughing heartily at anyone you see; A calm and introverted expression, one needs to sit down and chat slowly to understand. Two business cards, both worth putting in the tea cabinet.