Xiang Gui Yin Hao Black Tea

"I tried this black tea and I was not disappointed. The flavor is bold, but not too much so." - Richard B.

Made from a cultivar typically associated with Silver Needles, this rich, malty red tea reveals notes of raspberry jam and warming spice.


About 18 Cups Of Tea
$28.50

Raspberry jam, peppery, rich, mellow and malty

This premium grade of Yunnan Golden Pekoe is made in the Dian Hong red tea style using the Xiang Gui Yin Hao tea bush cultivar. Dian Hong is a famous type of tea from Yunnan that translates to “Yunnan Red,” alluding to the rich red soils of Yunnan Province and the distinctive style of red tea (hong cha) developed there in the 1950s.

The Xiang Gui Yin Hao cultivar is known for its abundance of large, frosty bud tips and elegant appearance. It produces a cup that is savory and sweet, with naturally fruity and spicy aromatics.

Today, this cultivar is often used to produce white teas, particularly Yunnan Silver Needle-style teas. This spring harvest of Dian Hong showcases its versatility, offering a rich, dense cup with notes of raspberry jam and warming spice.

Cultivar

Xiang Gui Yin Hao

Harvest

April 10th - April 30th, 2026

Elevation

1500 - 1820 meters

Lincang, Yunnan Province, China

Yunnan Province, China

The lush mountainous region of Yunnan’s Lincang territory bordering Myanmar is famous since ancient times for its tea production. The rich, red soils of this area of the Yunnan Province gives teas a rich and dense flavor.

Black tea

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2 minutes
Traditional Preparation

Add 4-5g to a gaiwan or gongfu teapot (per 150 mL).

Don’t rinse this tea.

Use water cooled to 200°F.

Infuse for 2 minutes and decant.

Repeat for another 2+ infusions or until the essence of the tea dissipates.

Origin

Lincang

Yunnan Province, China

The lush mountainous region of Yunnan’s Lincang territory bordering Myanmar is famous since ancient times for its tea production. The rich, red soils of this area of the Yunnan Province gives teas a rich and dense flavor.

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  • MICHAEL
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    6 minutes ago
    1 Star

    Honestly, one of the worst black teas I’ve tried from China in a very long time. Very light tea with quite a bit of bitterness. Tea leaves look nice and smell good, but not a tea ill ever purchase again, and this comes from a lover of Chinese black teas. This ones tastes more like an Indian Assam tea (bitter with little flavor) but less bold. Not at all rich or dense as described. Quite disappointing.

  • Benita G.
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Why bother

    The tea had little taste so I was sorry I bought

    Rishi Tea & Botanicals
    2 weeks ago

    Hi Benita! We're so sorry to hear that the Xiang Gui Yin Hao Black Tea didn't deliver the flavor experience you were hoping for. This special profile is made in the Dian Hong red tea style offering a rich, dense cup. We recognize tea is a personal experience, and would love to help with preparation recommendations to adapt the brew. Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at hello@rishi-tea.com.