Scientific Research Achievements of Dianhong Group Black Tea Company in 2000s
Here are the detailed developments of various tea products by Dianhong Group from 2003 to 2009:
2003: Development of New Process Golden Bud
Summary: New Process Golden Bud is a high-end Gongfu red tea developed by the Dianhong Group’s Tea Research Institute. This project involved systematic research on raw material standards and production techniques, combining traditional characteristics of Gongfu Golden Bud created in 1958. The tea is made from uniform, plump single buds of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees grown at elevations of 1600-2000 meters in ecological tea gardens.
Quality Characteristics:
- Appearance: Plump, complete shoots.
- Liquor: Bright red.
- Aroma: Rich, sweet fragrance.
- Taste: Fresh, thick, and mellow.
- Leaf: Tender, even red buds.
- Representative Product: Golden Bud Gift Box.
2004: Development of Biluochun Green Tea
Summary: Biluochun is a shaped green tea developed through process adjustments by Dianhong Group.
Quality Characteristics:
- Appearance: Plump, curled shoots, silvery-green and lustrous with white fuzz.
- Liquor: Bright yellow-green.
- Aroma: High and lasting fragrance.
- Taste: Thick, fresh, and brisk.
- Leaf: Tender and soft.
- Representative Product: Biluochun.
2005: Development of Jinqu
Summary: Jinqu is a specialty tea developed by the Dianhong Group Tea Research Institute. It uses high-quality clonal varieties from the institute’s ecological tea garden base and is produced in limited quantities.
Quality Characteristics:
- Appearance: Tight, curled shoots with a golden, oily luster.
- Liquor: Bright red.
- Aroma: High and lasting fragrance.
- Taste: Sweet and mellow.
- Leaf: Tender, red, and even buds.
- Representative Products: Jinqu Mingyun, Five Blessings – Jinqu.
2006: Development of Classic 58
Summary: Classic 58 was created by Dianhong Group to commemorate the historical achievement of their premium Gongfu tea, which fetched the highest price at a London auction in 1958, earning accolades from the Central Committee of the Communist Party. Made from one bud and one leaf of Fengqing large-leaf tea harvested from ecological tea gardens at 1650-2200 meters, this tea blends traditional Gongfu red tea techniques with modern advancements. It has achieved the highest sales revenue among Dianhong Group’s single products and won the first prize at the 8th “China Tea Cup” National Famous Tea Competition.
Quality Characteristics:
- Appearance: Straight, robust, and uniform shoots with a beautiful, black and gold luster.
- Liquor: Bright yellow-red.
- Aroma: Fresh and brisk, with a lasting floral fragrance.
- Taste: Fresh, thick, and mellow.
- Leaf: Tender, red, and even.
- Representative Products: Classic 58 Series.
2007: Development of China Red
Summary: Developed by the Dianhong Group Tea Research Institute, China Red was launched in 2007. It is a rare premium Gongfu red tea, made by blending raw materials from 18 highly fragrant tea tree varieties cultivated in the institute’s base. Combining traditional and modern techniques, it is produced in limited quantities of 1200-1500 kg annually and is considered a symbol of status.
Quality Characteristics:
- Appearance: Straight, complete shoots with a beautiful, black luster.
- Liquor: Bright golden.
- Aroma: Unique high fragrance with a strong rose floral note.
- Taste: Fresh, mellow, and sweet.
- Leaf: Tender, red, and even.
- Representative Product: China Red.
2008-2009: Development of Highland Red
Summary: Highland Red is a light-fermented tea developed by the Dianhong Group Tea Research Institute. It combines the characteristics of Yunnan large-leaf tea with the unique cool fragrance of Darjeeling tea, featuring natural orchid and cool scents.
Quality Characteristics:
- Appearance: Fine, tight shoots with a glossy black color.
- Liquor: Bright yellow-red.
- Aroma: Natural orchid fragrance with a lasting cool scent.
- Taste: Fresh and brisk.
- Representative Product: Highland Red.
