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- Xiang Gui Yin Hao Black Tea
Xiang Gui Yin Hao Black Tea
Raspberry jam, peppery, rich, mellow and malty
The Xiang Gui Yin Hao cultivar is known for its abundance of large, frosty bud tips and elegant appearance. It produces a cup that is savory and sweet, with naturally fruity and spicy aromatics.
Today, this cultivar is often used to produce white teas, particularly Yunnan Silver Needle-style teas. This spring harvest of Dian Hong showcases its versatility, offering a rich, dense cup with notes of raspberry jam and warming spice.
Cultivar
Xiang Gui Yin Hao
Harvest
April 10th - April 30th, 2026
Elevation
1500 - 1820 meters
Lincang, Yunnan Province, China
Yunnan Province, China
The lush mountainous region of Yunnan’s Lincang territory bordering Burma is famous since ancient times for its tea production. The rich, red soils of this area of the Yunnan Province gives teas a rich and dense flavor.
Black tea
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Preparation
Add 4-5g to a gaiwan or gongfu teapot (per 150 mL).
Don’t rinse this tea.
Use water cooled to 200°F.
Infuse for 2 minutes and decant.
Repeat for another 2+ infusions or until the essence of the tea dissipates.
Origin
Lincang
Yunnan Province, China
The lush mountainous region of Yunnan’s Lincang territory bordering Burma is famous since ancient times for its tea production. The rich, red soils of this area of the Yunnan Province gives teas a rich and dense flavor.
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