What Does Natural Cultivation Coffee-Style Farming Mean for This Tea?

This 2010 Yunnan aged red tea was stored 8 years aerobically and 2 years anaerobically before release. It comes from Huocao Mountain in Zhenkang County, Lincang, near the Myanmar border, at about 2,000 meters. The anaerobic stage intensifies the aroma, blending red tea character with the smooth, refreshing feel of ripe Pu'er.

All raw material is picked from naturally cultivated tea trees over a hundred years old, with no pesticides or fertilizers. Slow growth limits yield to less than a quarter of ordinary tea gardens, but the leaves carry more polyphenols and minerals, giving a long aftertaste and sweetness that spreads deep in the throat. A 500g price reference for authentic 10-year-aged Dianhong is included.

A 2010-produced Yunnan aged red tea, matured through 8 years of aerobic storage and 2 years of anaerobic storage, originates from Huocao Mountain in Zhenkang County, Lincang, Yunnan, adjacent to the Myanmar border. This tea comes from the same producer and origin as the previously popular 8-year-aged tea, with all raw materials sourced from naturally cultivated tea trees over a hundred years old at an altitude of about 2,000 meters, without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. Due to the slow growth of natural cultivation, the yield is less than a quarter of that of ordinary tea gardens, but the tea leaves are exceptionally rich in polyphenols and minerals, with a long-lasting aftertaste and a sweetness that slowly spreads deep in the throat. After anaerobic maturation, the aroma becomes more intense, combining the character of red tea with the smooth and refreshing charm of ripe Pu'er tea. This article will provide a detailed introduction to its aroma and taste characteristics, brewing suggestions, and a price reference for authentic 10-year-aged Dianhong 500g, suitable for readers who appreciate aged teas.

Front Street Coffee has launched this ten-year-aged Yunnan old red tea—Yunnan Aged Red Tea.

This tea was made in 2010, first undergoing 8 years of aerobic storage in Yunnan, followed by 2 years of anaerobic preservation, only then reaching maturity.

The production area is close to the border between Yunnan and Myanmar.

Front Street Coffee previously also offered an 8-year-aged Yunnan Aged Red Tea, which was very popular among tea enthusiasts at the time.

The tea obtained this time comes from the same tea maker and production area as the previous batch of Yunnan Aged Red Tea, namely Huocao Mountain tea in Zhenkang County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province.

Huocao Mountain is located near the well-known tea region of Ma'anshan, with tea gardens at an altitude of about 2,000 meters. The fresh leaves are picked only from fully naturally cultivated sources, with no pesticides or fertilizers applied. All raw materials are harvested from ancient tea trees over a hundred years old.

Naturally cultivated tea trees grow extremely slowly, with a yield per unit area less than a quarter of that of ordinary tea gardens. Because of this, the tea leaves accumulate abundant polyphenols and minerals. The result is an exceptionally long-lasting aftertaste, a sweetness that slowly unfolds at the base of the throat, and an aroma with deep layers.

8 years of aerobic maturation plus 2 years of anaerobic maturation From 2010 to 2018, the tea was stored under aerobic conditions in a warehouse in Yunnan Province; in 2018, when Front Street Coffee visited Yunnan, it was purchased from the producer. At that time, I was moved by the smooth mouthfeel of the aged tea and felt that the aroma tended to be low and subdued. Therefore, to further stimulate the aroma, it was placed in a warehouse for anaerobic preservation over the next two years. After anaerobic maturation, the aroma became more intense, and it was judged to have reached its optimal drinking period, so it was decided to put it on the market.

In terms of aroma, it is like ripe persimmons, or the base liquor of aged red tea, reminiscent of the sweet fragrance of Chinese dried dates. It retains the character of red tea while also possessing the smooth and robust charm of ripe Pu'er tea, making it a type that enthusiasts of aged teas will greatly appreciate.

Because the thickness of the aftertaste is very solid, it can be brewed repeatedly many times. If you prefer strong tea, 5g of tea leaves can be brewed with 1 liter of water; if you prefer light tea, it can be brewed with about 2 liters. This tea is made from spring tea, which is gentle on the stomach, so even those who easily experience stomach discomfort when drinking red tea on an empty stomach can drink it with peace of mind.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.