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Jinhou Dian Hong (Golden Monkey): The King of Yunnan Red Teas
Jinhou Dian Hong (Chinese: 金猴滇红, pinyin: jīnhóu diān hóng) is one of the most refined and prized varieties of Yunnan red tea. Its name translates as "Yunnan Red 'Golden Monkey,'" reflecting the unique appearance of the tea buds, covered in white hairs reminiscent of monkey fur.
The combination 金猴 refers to the Pygathrix roxellana, a beautiful red-headed monkey with a bright blue muzzle native to central China. The word "dian" (Chinese: 滇) is short for Yunnan, and "hong" (Chinese: 红) means red. This tea is sometimes written as Jin Hou.
History and origin
The history of Jinhou Dian Hong is closely linked to the Fengqing region of Yunnan Province, where the tea bushes that produce this elite tea are grown. The variety was developed in the early 20th century and quickly gained popularity thanks to its unique taste and aroma.
Features of tea
- Appearance: Jinhou Dian Hong tea buds are round and covered with thick white hairs. The dried leaves have a pleasant fruity aroma.
- Taste: The tea infusion has a bright, rich taste with honey notes, a slight sourness and a pleasant aftertaste.
- Aroma: The aroma of the tea is rich and multifaceted, combining fruity, floral and honey notes.
- Color of infusion: The infusion has a bright red color.
Production technology
The production of Jinhou Dian Hong is a complex and labor-intensive process that includes several stages:
- Tea bud harvesting: Tea buds are harvested by hand to avoid damaging the delicate fibres.
- Wilting: The collected buds wilt in the air within a few hours.
- Fixation: To fix the enzymatic processes, tea leaves are treated with steam.
- Rolling: Rolling the leaves gives the tea its characteristic shape and enhances the release of aroma.
- Drying: Drying occurs at a low temperature, which allows preserving all the beneficial substances.
Beneficial properties
Jinhou Dian Hong has many beneficial properties:
- Antioxidant action: Protects the body's cells from damage.
- Strengthening the immune system: Increases the body's resistance to infections.
- Improved digestion: Promotes normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Tonic effect: Invigorates and increases performance.
How to brew Jinhou Dian Hong
To unlock the full potential of this tea, it is recommended to brew it in a gaiwan or porcelain teapot. The optimal water temperature for brewing is 95-98 degrees Celsius. The first steeping time is 15-20 seconds, and subsequent steeping times can be increased.
Conclusion
Jinhou Dian Hong is a truly royal tea that will capture the heart of any connoisseur. Its exquisite taste, unique aroma, and beneficial properties make it one of the most coveted teas in the world.
When dry, the tea's aroma is dry with notes of sun-dried fruits, nuts, and wildflowers. After washing, it becomes baked and velvety, revealing dried fruit notes, hints of linden honey, and attic-dried herbs.
The tea's flavor is vibrant, with notes of floral nectar, dried citrus, and apple. By the fifth steeping, a hint of bitterness emerges, with a slight astringency. Jin Hou Dian Hong requires six full steepings. To prepare the infusion, you'll need a 150-200 ml gaiwan or Yixing teapot, 5 grams of dry tea leaves, and water at 90-95°C.
The finished infusion is a deep, rich amber color. The aftertaste is quite sweet and velvety.
Jin Hou Dian Hong is a good tonic, warming, and energizing tea. It can be used as a morning tea to boost energy and get the day off to a good start.
Jin Hou Dian Hong is recommended for lovers of red teas such as Zhengshan Xiaozhong, Jin Jun Mei, Jin Mudan, as well as traditional Indian black tea.
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Name in Chinese
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金猴滇红 |
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Pinyin
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jīnhóu diān hóng |
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English name
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Jinhou Dian Hong |
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Translation
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Yunnan Red "Golden Monkey" |
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Tea variety
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Dian Hong |
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Country
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China |
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Provinces
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Yunnan (云南) |
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Habitat
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Фэнцин (凤庆, fèngqìng) |
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Dian Hong conquered not only China, but the whole world. It comes from the Celestial Empire and is known as Yunnan red tea. The main distinguishing feature of the tea is the presence of golden-colored buds. It is said that this special tea drink was created for tea drinking of the Chinese high society and was an excellent gift for all foreign delegations that ever visited the Celestial Empire.
