Hong Song Zhen, a kind of Yunnan black tea (Dian Hong for short), is made from one bud with one leaf of the Yunnan large-leaf “Dayezhong” spring tea. The dry leaf is even and straight, much like a pine needle - or songzhen, where this tea gets its name. This is a Dian Hong tea, but it is slightly different from the Fengqing Dian Hong variety. Compared with tea of the same shape, like Yunnan Dian Hong Full-leaf black tea, the Songzhen’s dry leaves are thicker, and its golden tips are slightly reddish in color. After brewing, the tea liquid is particularly clear with a naturally sweet taste, while the Dian Hong full-leaf has a sweeter, more caramel-like taste. The most prominent part of this tea is its pure, clean taste, like sweet spring water from the mountains. This is a fairly light black tea, suitable for both beginners who want an easy introduction to Dian Hong as well as veteran tea-drinkers to enjoy a softer variety.The dry leaf is even and straight, much like a pine needle - or songzhen, where this tea gets its name. It offers a naturally sweet taste as opposed to other Dian Hong varieties which feature caramel notes, a very soft black tea. The flavour itself is on point, oily and balanced Black with a honey sweet finish but the texture of this tea is truly out of this world. Its aroma is flower and fruity fragrance, the liquor is clear and bright orange color, the taste is oft and smooth with pure sweet taste, a comfortable mouth feel and nice aftertaste. Brewing Method Use about one heaping teaspoon of leaves for every 8 fl oz 212°F/100°C water, steep for 3-5 minutes. Milk and sugar are not needed, but can be added to taste.Per 2 oz tea, you get approximately 20-25 cups of tea. Black tea  ｜  Yunnan   ｜  Complete fermentation   ｜  Spring and Summer