Lincang Centenarians, traditional black tea
$ 20.20
臨滄古木 金針紅茶
Gold Needles Supreme:
Deep in the mountains in Lincang, native tree type tea plants have prospered for millenniums. There are so many huge tea trees that people say this is where tea itself originated. From these old tea forests we have reserved some finest first flushes for producing our special quality Dianhong. For drinkers who feel Yunnan Golden is too easy tasting, and Dianhong Classic too smooth, Lincang Centenarians has a complexity that is possible only from leaves slowly grown on old trees and which roots reach deep enough for the richest of minerals in the mountain soils. Same luscious taste profile as the finest classic Dianhong, yet tinkling with more notes.
Net weight: 60 g (2.1 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
In stock
Taste profile
Nose: Savour the rich dark chocolate aroma as hot water hits the tealeaves. This smell of fermented cocoa is joined by a flowery impression with notes of nectarine and a touch of cinnamon in a smoky overtone. Palate: Rich, deep, and clear orange liquor with bright yellow brim. Lively body tinkling with citrus and mineral notes carried by a silky texture. Light accents of matured juhong over a rolled oat undertone. Finish: Malty sweet aftertaste that comes very slowly yet steadily.
Infusion tips
Gongfu approach yields quite a different taste profile from the conventional one. So does infusion temperature as well as infusion strength. Citrus level increases as the temperature nears boiling when infusing for longer time. Less leaves with longer time gives sweeter liquor. Do experiment with this tea and see which suits your preference better.
Additional information
| Weight | 110 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 9 × 5 cm |
| Net weight: | |
| Tea category: | |
| Class: | |
| Recommendation: | |
| Origin: | |
| TCM character: | |
| Packaging: | |
| Infusion color: | |
| Vintage |
Reviews(2)
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
White Peony Classic Floral, traditional white tea
Home, Tea, White teas, Minnan/ Mindong, Fujian, Lighter Aromas, Milder Tastes, Cool Energy明前 福鼎牡丹王
Finest Fuding Bai Mudan
Slowly cured in the grand tradition in the origin of white teas, Fuding, Tea Hong's White Peony Classic Floral maintains the original character of floral aroma with a sweet, refreshing taste. White Peony Classic Floral is a first flush from a high altitude garden of pure Fuding Daibai cultivar, ensuring the best possible health potency of white tea. We have matured the current batch since Spring 2019 in our environment to ensure the best possible gastronomic experience.
Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in wide kraft-alu wide 
Luan Guapian Traditional, handcrafted green tea
Tea, Green teas, Huangshan & Anhui, Lighter Aromas, Milder Tastes, Cold Energy珍品、六安瓜片
The sweetness in a unique bitter green
Unlike other green teas that are prized for plucking early in Spring, leaves of Da Guazi need to be quite grown and spread in order to make a fine Luan Guapian. This gives the proper biochemistry that yields enough pectin for the tea's signature velvety texture and unique bitter character. This is possible only with a special local cultivar — Da Guazi — Big Melon Seed, hence the funny name. Some say it takes enough experience in life for a person to appreciate the bitterness in a food or drink. We think maybe it only takes a person with a truly sensitive taste faculty to understand and prize such a wonderful tea.
Net weight: 50 g (1.8 oz) in Kraft-alu pack 
Orchid Gratus, Phoenix dancong oolong
Tea, Oolongs, Fenghuang | Phoenix, Floral Aromas, Fuller Bodies, Neutral Energy烏崠 鋸朵仔 ( 杏仁香單欉 )
Wudong Xingren Xiang
For people who like classic style Phoenix but desire something more mellow than Honey Orchid, Orchid Gratus offers a taste that is as full-bodied. It is balanced with as subtle a warm and slightly sweet aroma. Not only is this a great choice for the veteran tea connoisseur who seeks peace in the cup, but is also a bridge between softer oolongs and the more vibrant world of taste in Fenghuang Dancong.
Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in Kraft-alu pack 
Silver Needle Supreme, traditional white tea
Tea, White teas, Minnan/ Mindong, Fujian, Lighter Aromas, Milder Tastes, Cool Energy福鼎 明前 高山白毫銀針
Genuine Baihao Yinzhen:
The first ever modern white tea, Silver Needle that came about in late 18th century withstands time as still the highest quality in the category. Produced in the origin of Fuding with the original pedigree cultivar Fuding Daibai, Tea Hong’s Silver Needle Supreme is a high altitude first flush that distinguishes itself with a subtle yet the most joyful aroma and flavors amongst its peers. The finest and purest of this variety.
Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
I love the thick, brothy mouthfeel and notes of forest floor along with sweet mushrooms, tree bark, and moss I find in this Dian Hong … and of course, those tantalizing bursts of citrus fruits, blossoms, and undertones of buckwheat honey that integrate so well in with the rest of the flavor profile.
There’s tons of dark and deeply fermented chocolate notes oozing out of every corner of the flavor profile too – it’s like a whole chocolate fountain drenching everything around it. So yummy.
To be honest, there’s a lot of good Dian Hong out there that will convey similar flavors – chocolate, fruits, flowers, honey, etc. – but very few come close to expressing the depth of terroir that I’m finding in Lincang Centenarians.
The reason this stands out to me so much is because I can taste the mountains and the forest. This is clearly old-tree material, with profound depth beyond its surface-layer flavors. It sinks deeply into the body and conveys the essence of old trees very well, which is what I personally seek out in connoisseur-grade experiences like this.
The batch I’m enjoying is from 2016, which makes it about 9 years old at the time of this review. Its age has tempered certain characteristics nicely, and resulted in a very cohesive experience. The flavors are slippery smooth going across the palate, and the aftertaste and lingering sensations are strong as they progressively build.
A good dianhong
This tea had a great complexity with a sweet tannic aftertaste in the throat and lower mouth. Really nice with the suddle citrus, and it carries itself well because it is not to weak. I feel like the more golden tips may give aroma but this tea has a nice balance between the two. Definitely a lot more complex and interesting than other more floral dianhongs I’ve tried.