Bulk Black Tea Recommendation: Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea

Sun-dried black tea is the "sun-dried version" of large-leaf black tea from Yunnan. Instead of high-temperature baking, it is slowly sun-dried for 72 hours under strong ultraviolet sunlight at an altitude of 1500-1800 m in Mengku, preserving enzyme activity and volatile aromatic substances to the maximum extent. The premium raw material of spring 2025 consists of the first-grade "one bud with two leaves" from the Mengku large-leaf tea variety, containing 24.1% polyphenols, 3.8% amino acids, and a polyphenol-to-amino-acid ratio of 6.3, forming the basis for its sweet, moist, refreshing taste and full-bodied tea liquor. The process includes 6 hours of withering → light rolling → temperature-controlled fermentation at 28°C for 90 minutes → sun-drying. Moisture content ≤5%. GC-MS testing shows 1.18 mg/g linalool and 0.55 mg/g phenylethyl alcohol, creating a unique "sunlight honey aroma + floral and fruity aroma + woody aroma." Tea theaflavins 1.02%, tea thearubigins 9.5%, resulting in a bright orange-yellow liquor with a prominent golden rim; caffeine content 32 mg/200 ml, offering a gentle stimulating effect; 47% water extractives, maintaining flavor through 8-10 infusions. The low-temperature sun-drying technique ensures gentle oxidation of catechins, allowing significant aging potential, becoming smoother and richer over time. Double-layer sealed packaging with aluminum foil bag and tin canister allows storage for 36 months under cool and dry conditions; SGS tested with zero pesticide residues detected among 500 items, and full traceability under SC certification. If you'd like to experience the honeyed floral-fruit aroma imparted by "highland sunlight" at the price of a cup of coffee, this sun-dried red tea is your most cost-effective entry-level choice.