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Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea
  • Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea dry leaves
  • Brewed Dianhong Tea
  • Unbranded Dianhong Tea supply and retail packaging options
  • Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea dry leaves
  • Brewed Dianhong Tea
  • Unbranded Dianhong Tea supply and retail packaging options

Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea

  • Sun-dried processing and storage condition confirmed
  • Approved sample and written specification
  • Lot-specific origin and harvest confirmation
  • Flexible loose-leaf and custom packed formats
  • Quality review before order confirmation
  • Export packing and document coordination
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Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea is a specification-led black tea option for buyers seeking a Yunnan black tea finished through sun drying for a distinctive mellow profile and aging potential. Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea, often called Shai Hong, uses sun drying as an important finishing step and may develop differently in storage from conventionally dried black tea.

The available lot is evaluated through dry-leaf appearance, tenderness, sorting, harvest information, aroma, liquor clarity, taste and the condition of the infused leaf. A representative target is Twisted brown-black leaves with natural color variation and occasional golden tips. Its expected sensory direction is Sweet dried fruit, honey, wood and gentle floral notes with lot-dependent sun-dried character, a Clear orange-red to deep amber liquor, and a cup that is Mellow and rounded with natural sweetness, soft structure and a lingering fruit-wood finish. These descriptions guide sample selection; the approved sample remains the practical quality reference.

Sun-dried black tea should be distinguished from conventionally dried Dianhong. Drying method, moisture condition, storage and any aging claim must be confirmed for the lot. The quotation should state the available production area, harvest information, sorting or grade standard, quantity, pack format and documents that can be supplied. This separates verifiable product information from unsupported marketing shorthand.

This selection is suited to specialty tea retail, aged-tea programs, compressed products and differentiated branded ranges. Buyers can request loose-leaf supply for repacking or coordinate a branded retail format. Pack size, materials, artwork, labeling responsibilities, order quantity and destination-market requirements are reviewed before the final quotation.

For a relevant proposal, provide the destination country, expected order volume, target price range, preferred harvest or grade, sensory reference and packaging requirements. Suitable samples can then be compared before the product specification, MOQ, lead time, quality checks and export arrangements are confirmed.

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Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea Buying Guide

Understanding Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea

Shai Hong is evaluated for clean sun-dried character, sweetness, storage condition and absence of unwanted musty or smoky defects. Buyers considering aging should define moisture, packing and storage requirements clearly.

Origin, Harvest and Grade

The target is a Yunnan black tea finished through sun drying for a distinctive mellow profile and aging potential. The harvest specification is Spring or stated production period according to the available raw material and lot. Grade should be established through the offered sample because leaf tenderness, picking standard, production area, processing, sorting and storage all affect commercial quality. Sun-dried black tea should be distinguished from conventionally dried Dianhong. Drying method, moisture condition, storage and any aging claim must be confirmed for the lot.

How to Evaluate the Sample

Inspect the dry leaf for straight shape, pale color, visible veins, integrity, size distribution and unwanted broken material. Brew comparison samples with the same water, dosage and infusion time. Evaluate aroma clarity, liquor brightness, freshness, mouthfeel, sweetness, astringency, finish and the condition of the opened leaf.

Matching the Product to the Market

This option is most relevant to specialty tea retail, aged-tea programs, compressed products and differentiated branded ranges. The right selection depends on retail position, target cup profile, visual expectations, price architecture, packaging, annual volume and how closely repeat orders need to match the approved reference.

Commercial Confirmation

Before ordering, confirm the sample, lot identity, product specification, packaging, labeling responsibilities, MOQ, lead time, inspection method and available export documents. Any material change from the approved reference should be communicated before shipment.

Sourcing and Quality Process

The supply process follows one agreed buyer brief so that samples, quotation and production are reviewed against the same requirements.

  1. Buyer brief: confirm market, grade or harvest preference, cup profile, volume, pack format and required documents.
  2. Lot selection: compare available options by origin, season, appearance, sensory profile, quantity and price.
  3. Sample approval: brew representative samples and record written feedback.
  4. Specification approval: confirm product, quality reference, packaging, labeling, MOQ, lead time and inspection requirements.
  5. Order coordination: follow the specification through packing, agreed quality checks, export documentation and shipment preparation.

Availability is seasonal and lot-dependent. A material change from the approved reference should be confirmed before shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is sun-dried black tea different from regular Dianhong?

Its drying method relies on sunlight rather than only conventional heated drying, which can create a different aroma, mouthfeel and evolution during storage.

Can I request Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea samples?

Yes. Samples can be arranged after the target grade, quantity, packaging direction and destination market are reviewed.

Is this product always available?

Availability is lot-dependent and may be limited by season, weather and drying conditions. Current samples and volume are confirmed during sourcing.

What origin information is provided?

The quotation states the supported Yunnan production area and any available mountain, village or producer information without extending claims beyond the lot evidence.

What grades are available?

Available grades vary by harvest and lot. Options can be compared by picking standard, leaf appearance, aroma, liquor, taste, origin information and target price.

Can the tea be supplied for repacking?

Yes. Food-grade inner packaging and export cartons can be configured according to required net weight, liner and carton specifications.

Can you coordinate private label packaging?

Yes. Stock packaging with labels and custom printed packs can be discussed. Feasibility depends on pack size, material, artwork, printing method and order quantity.

What is the minimum order quantity?

MOQ varies by lot, grade and packaging format. It is confirmed after the product and packing specification are reviewed.

What documents can be provided?

List the destination country and document requirements with the inquiry. Available commercial, shipping, origin, testing or compliance documents are confirmed before order placement.

How is the order checked against the sample?

The written specification can identify the approved reference and agreed checks for appearance, aroma, liquor and taste. Pre-shipment evaluation or third-party inspection can be discussed where required.

Request a Yunnan Sun-Dried Black Tea Quote

Share the destination market, target grade or harvest, expected quantity, cup profile, packaging format and required documents. We will review relevant lots, sample options, MOQ and lead time.

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