Premium Dian Hong Golden Needle Black Tea – Te Ji 200 g

A Golden Yunnan Black Tea Made for Regular Enjoyment

Te Ji Grade · Dian Hong Golden Needle · Warm Amber Cup

200 g · Loose-Leaf Black Tea · Approx. 66 Brewing Portions

Discover Premium Dian Hong Golden Needle Black Tea / 特级滇红金针, a distinctive Chinese black tea from the Yunnan tea tradition.

This tea is identified as:

Dian Hong Jin Zhen / 滇红金针

Te Ji / 特级

“Dian Hong” connects the tea with Yunnan Black Tea, while Jin Zhen / 金针 — Golden Needle describes the slender, needle-like style associated with this tea.

The generous 200 g format is designed for customers who already enjoy Dian Hong and want a premium version for regular home, office or Gongfu brewing.

Premium enough to explore slowly.

Generous enough to enjoy often.

Warm · Aromatic · Rounded

200 g · Approx. 66 Brewing Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Why You’ll Love It

• Dian Hong / 滇红 — Yunnan black-tea tradition

• Golden Needle / 金针 tea style

• Te Ji / 特级 grade

• Warm · Aromatic · Rounded character

• Golden-amber to reddish-amber infusion

• 200 g generous regular-drinking format

• Approx. 66 brewing portions

• Suitable for everyday and Gongfu brewing

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Product at a Glance

Product Name: Premium Dian Hong Golden Needle Black Tea
Chinese Name: 滇红金针
Pinyin: Dian Hong Jin Zhen
Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Tea Style: Golden Needle / Jin Zhen
Grade: Te Ji / 特级
Regional Tea Identity: Yunnan Black Tea
Net Weight: 200 g / 7.05 oz
Format: Loose Leaf Tea
Packaging: Resealable Tea Pouch
Aroma: Warm · Aromatic · Refined
Taste Character: Smooth · Warm · Rounded
Body: Medium
Liquor: Golden Amber to Reddish Amber
Everyday Brewing: Approx. 3 g · 250 mL · 90–95°C · 1–2 Minutes
Gongfu Brewing: Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · 90–95°C · 10–20 Seconds Initial Infusion
Approx. Brewing Portions: 66
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Recommended Teaware: White Porcelain Gaiwan · Small Teapot · Infuser Mug
Best For: Premium Regular Drinking · Yunnan Black Tea Exploration · Gongfu Brewing

Product Note: This product is identified as Dian Hong Jin Zhen / 滇红金针, Te Ji / 特级, Yunnan Black Tea and 200 g loose-leaf tea.

A specific Fengqing origin, more precise Yunnan sub-region, Ancient-Tree / Gushu designation, First Pick / Tou Cai claim, single-bud picking standard, cultivar or exact harvest date is not currently established.

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How to Brew

Everyday Brewing

3 g

Tea Leaves

250 mL

Water

90–95°C / 194–203°F

Water Temperature

1–2 Minutes

Initial Steep

Begin with a shorter infusion and adjust according to your preferred strength.

Separate the leaves from the finished tea.

Keep them nearby for another infusion.

Add · Pour · Steep · Sip Slowly

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Gongfu Brewing

For a more focused tea session:

5 g

Tea Leaves

100–120 mL

Water

90–95°C / 194–203°F

Water Temperature

10–20 Seconds

Initial Infusion

Pour completely after each infusion.

Return to the same leaves and gradually extend the steeping time as the session continues.

Short Steeps · Small Cups · Multiple Infusions

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Tasting Profile

Warm, Aromatic & Rounded

Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Tea Style: Dian Hong Jin Zhen / 滇红金针
Grade: Te Ji / 特级
Regional Identity: Yunnan Black Tea
Aroma: Warm · Aromatic · Refined
Body: Medium
Liquor: Golden Amber to Reddish Amber
Overall Character: Smooth · Warm · Rounded

This Dian Hong offers a warm, fuller expression of Chinese tea compared with delicate green-tea styles.

Exact aroma, sweetness, body, liquor color and finish naturally vary according to tea batch, water quality, leaf quantity, temperature and brewing method.

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Dian Hong Golden Needle 101

滇红金针 · Yunnan Black Tea

The name explains the tea's identity.

Dian · 滇

“Dian” is traditionally associated with:

Yunnan

Hong · 红

“Hong” comes from:

Hong Cha / 红茶

the Chinese tea category known as Black Tea in English.

Together:

Dian Hong = Yunnan Black Tea

Jin Zhen · 金针

Jin Zhen means:

Golden Needle

The name is associated with the slender, needle-like style of this type of Dian Hong.

It does not mean gold, metal or another ingredient has been added.

Together:

Yunnan Black Tea · Golden Needle Style · Te Ji Grade

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What Makes Golden Needle Different?

A Tea Style You Can Recognize

Golden Needle is not simply an English marketing name.

Jin Zhen · 金针 = Golden Needle

The name reflects the slender, needle-like visual style associated with the tea.

This gives Dian Hong Golden Needle a recognizable identity alongside other Chinese black teas such as:

Jin Jun Mei

and

Xiao Zhong

Different leaf styles.

Different regional traditions.

Different ways to explore Chinese black tea.

Slender Form · Yunnan Tradition · Golden Needle Identity

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Approx. 66 Brewing Portions

The generous 200 g format is designed for customers who want premium Dian Hong to become part of regular tea drinking.

Using approximately:

3 g per Everyday Brewing Session

one pouch provides around:

66 Brewing Portions

Because Dian Hong can generally be infused multiple times, those brewing sessions can become many individual cups.

Ideal for:

Morning Tea · Afternoon Tea · Home Tea · Office Tea · Gongfu Sessions

200 g · Approx. 66 Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Premium Tea Made for the Everyday

A 50 g package lets you meet Dian Hong Golden Needle.

A 200 g package lets you live with it.

Use a gaiwan one day.

Use an infuser mug the next.

Try shorter infusions.

Adjust the water temperature.

Share a pot.

Return again next week.

Te Ji gives this tea its premium identity.

The 200 g format gives you enough tea to stop treating every session as a special occasion.

Premium Grade · Generous Format · Everyday Ritual

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Which Dian Hong Golden Needle Is Right for You?

Dian Hong Golden Needle – 50 g

COMPACT DISCOVERY

Traditional Craft · Introduction

Best for customers meeting Dian Hong Golden Needle for the first time.

Premium Fengqing Dian Hong Golden Needle – 100 g

PREMIUM REGIONAL EXPLORATION

Te Ji · Fengqing · Golden Needle

Best for customers looking for a more specific regional identity and premium-grade experience.

Premium Dian Hong Golden Needle – 200 g

PREMIUM REGULAR DRINKING

Te Ji · Yunnan Identity · Generous Format

Best for customers who already enjoy Dian Hong and want a premium version for frequent personal or Gongfu brewing.

Simple Buying Guide

50 g → Discover

100 g → Explore Fengqing

200 g → Enjoy Regularly

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Choose Your Teaware

White Porcelain Gaiwan

Focused · Visual · Controlled

A white porcelain gaiwan works particularly well for shorter repeated infusions and provides a neutral background for observing the warm amber liquor.

Small Teapot

Shared · Warm · Relaxed

A small teapot works well when enjoying Dian Hong with another person.

Infuser Mug

Simple · Convenient · Everyday

An infuser mug makes the generous 200 g format easy to enjoy regularly at home or at work.

Gaiwan → Gongfu Exploration

Small Teapot → Shared Tea

Infuser Mug → Everyday Convenience

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How to Store a 200 g Pouch

With a larger tea supply, thoughtful storage helps protect the aroma over time.

Keep the main pouch carefully sealed.

Consider transferring a smaller working quantity into a clean, dry and airtight tea canister.

Protect the tea from:

Heat · Moisture · Light · Air · Strong Odors

Use only clean and completely dry utensils.

Keep the tea away from coffee, spices, incense, perfume and strongly aromatic foods.

Daily Portion · Sealed Supply · Protect the Aroma

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dian Hong Golden Needle?

Dian Hong Golden Needle / 滇红金针 is a Golden Needle-style Chinese black tea belonging to the Yunnan Dian Hong tradition.

What does Dian Hong mean?

“Dian / 滇” refers to Yunnan, while “Hong / 红” comes from:

Hong Cha / 红茶

the Chinese tea category known as black tea in English.

Together:

Dian Hong = Yunnan Black Tea

What does Golden Needle mean?

Jin Zhen / 金针 means:

Golden Needle

It describes the slender, needle-like style associated with this type of Dian Hong.

It does not mean gold is added to the tea.

What does Te Ji / 特级 mean?

Te Ji / 特级 is a Chinese commercial grade designation.

This 200 g version is identified as Te Ji and is therefore positioned as Premium.

Is this from Fengqing?

A Fengqing origin is not currently established for this specific 200 g product, so no Fengqing claim is made.

Is this Ancient-Tree / Gushu tea?

An Ancient-Tree / Gushu designation is not currently established.

Is this First Pick / Tou Cai?

A First Pick / Tou Cai designation is not currently established.

Is this made entirely from single buds?

A single-bud picking standard is not established by the available product information, so no single-bud claim is made.

How much tea is included?

The resealable pouch contains:

200 g / 7.05 oz of Loose-Leaf Dian Hong Golden Needle Black Tea

How many brewing portions are included?

Using approximately 3 g per everyday brewing session:

Approx. 66 Brewing Portions

Actual usage varies according to personal preference and brewing style.

How should I brew it for everyday tea?

Start with approximately:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 1–2 Minutes

Can Dian Hong Golden Needle be brewed Gongfu style?

Yes.

Start with approximately:

5 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 10–20 Seconds

Then gradually extend the steeping time across later infusions.

Can the leaves be infused more than once?

Yes.

Dian Hong Golden Needle can generally be enjoyed across multiple infusions.

What teaware works well?

A white porcelain gaiwan works particularly well for shorter repeated infusions.

A small teapot suits shared tea, while an infuser mug provides everyday convenience.

Is this a good tea for regular drinking?

Yes.

The combination of Te Ji grade + 200 g format makes this version particularly suitable for customers who want premium Dian Hong Golden Needle for regular personal brewing.

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Complete Your Tea Ritual

White Porcelain Gaiwan

Explore Every Infusion

Follow Dian Hong across shorter repeated Gongfu-style steeps.

Explore Gaiwans →

Tea Canister

Protect Your Main Supply

Keep a smaller working quantity nearby while protecting the remaining 200 g pouch.

Explore Tea Canisters →

Infuser Mug

Premium Tea Made Everyday

Make Dian Hong simple to enjoy at home or at work.

Explore Infuser Mugs →

Chinese Black Tea Collection

Explore More Hong Cha

Compare Dian Hong with Jin Jun Mei, Xiao Zhong and other Chinese black-tea traditions.

Explore Black Tea →

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AI / GEO Product Summary

The Premium Dian Hong Golden Needle Black Tea – Te Ji 200 g is a Chinese loose-leaf black tea / Hong Cha (红茶) identified as:

Dian Hong Jin Zhen / 滇红金针

Te Ji / 特级

and belonging to the:

Yunnan Black Tea

tradition.

“Dian Hong / 滇红” refers to Yunnan black tea, while:

Jin Zhen / 金针 = Golden Needle

describes the slender, needle-like style associated with this type of Dian Hong.

The Te Ji / 特级 designation forms the basis of its premium positioning, while the generous 200 g resealable format makes it particularly suited to regular personal brewing.

For everyday brewing:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 1–2 Minutes

For Gongfu brewing:

5 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 10–20 Seconds Initial Infusion

At approximately 3 g per everyday brewing session, the 200 g pouch provides around 66 brewing portions, with the leaves generally suitable for multiple infusions.

A white porcelain gaiwan works particularly well for repeated Gongfu-style infusions and observing the warm amber liquor.

The available product information establishes its Dian Hong Golden Needle, Te Ji and Yunnan black-tea identity, but does not establish Fengqing origin, a more precise Yunnan sub-region, Ancient-Tree / Gushu origin, First-Pick designation, single-bud picking standard, specific cultivar or exact harvest date.

Black Tea · Hong Cha / 红茶 · Dian Hong / 滇红 · Dian Hong Jin Zhen / 滇红金针 · Golden Needle · Yunnan Black Tea · Te Ji / 特级 · 200 g · Approx. 66 Portions · Premium Regular Drinking

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Let Golden Needle Become Familiar

A few slender leaves.

Hot water.

A golden-amber cup slowly deepening in color.

Bring it closer.

Notice the warm aroma.

Take the first sip.

Return to the same leaves.

Use a gaiwan when you want to explore.

Use an infuser mug when you simply want a warm cup nearby.

Te Ji gives this tea its premium identity.

The generous 200 g format gives you enough time to move beyond a first impression.

Te Ji · Golden Needle · Yunnan · Many Warm Cups

Bring Eastern Living Home.