Yunnan Dian Hong Golden Needle Black Tea - Ba Ba Cha

Ba Ba Cha, also known as Dian Hong Golden Needle, is a stunning premium black tea from Yunnan's high-altitude tea gardens. With its elegant appearance and rich honey fragrance, this tea delivers both visual beauty and exceptional taste.

Appearance: Beautifully intact, slender golden needles with fine downy tips. The leaves are meticulously hand-tied into small bundles, creating an elegant presentation that lives up to its poetic name "Golden Branches and Jade Leaves."

Aroma & Flavor: Rich, concentrated honey fragrance fills the air as you brew. The liquor is brilliant golden-amber, crystal clear and luminous. Sweet, mellow taste with natural honey notes, smooth texture, and no astringency. Incredibly delicious and approachable.

Why Choose This Dian Hong:
• Premium golden needle grade with intact, beautiful leaves
• Signature honey fragrance - rich and aromatic
• Stunning visual appeal - perfect for gifting
• Smooth, sweet taste with no bitterness
• Brilliant golden liquor that's as beautiful as it is delicious
• Versatile brewing - excellent hot or iced

Perfect For: Black tea lovers, those who appreciate naturally sweet smooth teas, gift-giving, afternoon tea, beginners exploring Chinese black teas.

Available in 100g, 250g, and 500g sizes.

Premium Yunnan Dian Hong Golden Needle Black Tea (Ba Ba Cha), also known as "Golden Branches and Jade Leaves." Beautifully intact, slender golden needles with fine downy tips, hand-tied into elegant bundles. Rich, concentrated honey fragrance. Brilliant golden-amber liquor, crystal clear and luminous. Sweet, mellow taste with natural honey notes, smooth texture, no astringency. Stunning visual appeal perfect for gifting. Versatile brewing - excellent hot or iced. Can be steeped 5-8 times. Available in 100g, 250g, and 500g sizes.

Gaiwan or Teapot Method:

Brewing Parameters:
• Vessel: Gaiwan, glass teapot, or porcelain teapot (150-200ml)
• Water temperature: 90-95°C (194-203°F) - slightly cooler than boiling to preserve delicate honey notes
• Tea amount: 3-5g per 150ml water
• Tea-to-water ratio: 1:30-50

Brewing Steps:
• Warm vessel → Add tea → Pour water → Steep → Pour

Steeping Times:
• Infusion 1: 3-5 seconds (quick rinse optional, or drink this light, sweet first brew)
• Infusions 2-3: 5-10 seconds
• Infusions 4-5: 10-15 seconds
• Infusions 6+: 15-30 seconds, adjusting to taste

Western-Style Brewing:
• Use 3g tea per 250ml water
• Steep 3-4 minutes at 90-95°C
• Perfect for a single, satisfying cup

Iced Tea Method:
• Use 5-6g tea per 500ml water
• Brew at 95°C for 2-3 minutes
• Pour over ice immediately
• The honey sweetness shines beautifully when chilled

Tasting Tips:
• Notice the honey fragrance before sipping
• Observe the brilliant golden color - it should be clear and luminous
• The taste should be naturally sweet without any bitterness
• Golden needle Dian Hong is very forgiving and won't become astringent easily
• Can yield 5-8 delicious infusions with proper technique

Storage: Keep in airtight container away from light, moisture, and strong odors. Best consumed within 12-18 months for optimal honey fragrance.