Yunnan Dian Hong Classic 58 | The Benchmark Black Tea — Honey, Sweet Potato & Floral Fruit

The Textbook Yunnan Black Tea — Dian Hong Classic 58

Some teas define a category. Classic 58 is one of them. Named after the grade standard that set the benchmark for Yunnan black tea, this is the tea that tea educators reach for when they want to show what Dian Hong is supposed to taste like: rich honey aroma, warm sweet potato depth, vibrant floral-fruit sweetness, and a liquor that is red, clear, and alive with golden light. Consistent. Approachable. Exceptional value. The bestseller for a reason.

The Liquor — Red, Bright & Golden-Ringed

Pour the liquor and watch it: a vivid ruby-red that glows orange-amber in the light, completely clear and free of any cloudiness or impurity, with a beautiful golden ring at the edge of the cup. This is the visual hallmark of properly fermented, well-processed Yunnan black tea — and Classic 58 delivers it consistently, cup after cup.

The Aroma — Three Layers, All Classic

The fragrance of Classic 58 is the fragrance of great Dian Hong: a warm, generous honey sweetness leads, followed by the signature sweet potato depth that is unique to Yunnan black tea, and then a bright floral-fruit note that lifts the whole aroma and keeps it fresh and inviting. Rich, persistent, and completely natural — the kind of aroma that fills the room and stays in the cup.

The Leaf — A Mark of Quality

The spent leaves tell the story of the raw material: a warm, even copper-bronze color that speaks of fermentation done right — not under, not over, but exactly as it should be. The leaves are thick, soft, and supple — full of life and resilience. Whole, uniform, and completely free of broken fragments. This is what quality Yunnan black tea leaf looks like after brewing.

Why Classic 58 Is the Bestseller

🏆 Bestselling Dian Hong — The most trusted and consistently loved Yunnan black tea in the range
Benchmark Grade Quality — Textbook Dian Hong flavor; the standard that defines the category
Ruby-Red Liquor with Golden Ring — Vivid, clear, and orange-amber bright; visually stunning in the cup
Three-Layer Aroma — Honey sweetness × sweet potato depth × floral-fruit brightness; rich and persistent
Perfect Fermentation — Copper-bronze leaf base; fermented exactly right for balanced depth and sweetness
Thick, Supple Leaves — Full, whole, and uniform; zero broken fragments
Consistent Quality — Stable flavor and aroma batch after batch; the reliable choice
Outstanding Value — Benchmark quality at an accessible price; the smart everyday Dian Hong

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Product Description

Dian Hong Classic 58 is named after the grade standard that helped define modern Yunnan black tea — and it lives up to that heritage in every cup. This is the textbook expression of Dian Hong: the flavor profile that tea educators use to explain what great Yunnan black tea tastes like, the visual standard that defines what the liquor should look like, and the leaf quality that shows what proper fermentation and processing produce.

The liquor is a vivid ruby-red that glows orange-amber in the light, completely clear and free of impurity, with a beautiful golden ring at the edge of the cup. The aroma is rich and layered: warm honey sweetness leads, followed by the signature sweet potato depth unique to Yunnan black tea, and then a bright floral-fruit note that keeps the whole fragrance fresh and alive. In the cup, the liquor is smooth and full, with a sweetness that is natural and persistent.

The spent leaves reveal the quality of the raw material: a warm, even copper-bronze color that speaks of fermentation done exactly right. Thick, soft, and supple — whole, uniform, and completely free of broken fragments. This is what quality Dian Hong looks like from leaf to liquor.

Consistent. Approachable. Exceptional value. The bestseller for a reason.

Key Features

• 🏆 Bestselling Dian Hong — The most trusted and consistently loved Yunnan black tea in the range
• Benchmark Grade Quality — Textbook Dian Hong flavor; the standard that defines the category
• Ruby-Red Liquor with Golden Ring — Vivid, clear, and orange-amber bright; visually stunning in the cup
• Three-Layer Aroma — Honey sweetness × sweet potato depth × floral-fruit brightness; rich and persistent
• Perfect Fermentation — Copper-bronze leaf base; fermented exactly right for balanced depth and sweetness
• Thick, Supple, Whole Leaves — Full, uniform, and completely free of broken fragments
• Consistent Quality — Stable flavor and aroma batch after batch; the reliable everyday choice
• Outstanding Value — Benchmark quality at an accessible price

Brewing Guidance

Vessel: Gaiwan, porcelain teapot, or mug
Water Temperature: 90–95°C (194–203°F)
Leaf Amount: 5g per 100ml

Steeping Guide:
• Infusions 1–2: 20–30 seconds — the honey and sweet potato aroma is at its most vivid in the early steeps
• Infusions 3 and beyond: Gradually increase steeping time by 10–15 seconds with each steep

Number of Infusions: 6–8 infusions

Tips:
• Use water slightly below boiling to preserve the delicate honey and floral notes
• Hold the cup up to the light after pouring — the ruby-red liquor with golden ring is one of Classic 58’s most beautiful qualities
• Also excellent with milk: the honey and sweet potato notes pair beautifully with a splash of warm milk
• Cold brew option: steep 5g in 500ml cold water for 6–8 hours for a naturally sweet, smooth iced Dian Hong