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Yunnan Gold Iced Tea

Yunnan Dian Hong — China's golden-tipped black tea — brewed and served over ice. Naturally sweet, malty, and honey-like without a drop of added sweetener. One of the most approachable and impressive black teas for iced brewing.

15 min
Easy
Serves 4
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Yunnan Gold Iced Tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steep the Yunnan Dian Hong in boiling water for 3 minutes. This tea is naturally sweet and mellow — it can handle boiling water without turning bitter.

  2. 2

    Strain into a pitcher. Taste before adding any sweetener — Yunnan gold is often sweet enough on its own.

  3. 3

    Add the cold water and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until fully chilled.

  4. 4

    Serve over ice with an orange slice. The orange complements the tea's natural honey and cocoa notes.

Pro tip

Yunnan Dian Hong is one of the most naturally sweet black teas in the world — the golden tips (young buds) are responsible for its honey-like character. Look for teas with a high proportion of golden tips. This is an excellent introduction to Chinese black teas for anyone used to Indian varieties like Assam or Darjeeling.

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