1. Yunnan Dianhong (Black tea)
Why now
- Known for wake-up and moderate energy — the same territory.
- Its own profile leans honeyed and malty.
- Also a black tea, though high in caffeine.
How to brew
If you don't have it
Any of the other picks on this page covers similar ground.
Tea fact
Yunnan Dianhong was created in 1939 by agronomist Feng Shaoqiu to replace lost Keemun exports during the Japanese invasion; the very first batches were shipped to London, where they sold for higher prices than Keemun thanks to their golden-tip appearance.
If you're looking for "something similar to Ceylon Nuwara Eliya", try Yunnan Dianhong.