1. Yunnan Dianhong (Black tea)
Why now
- Known for wake-up and moderate energy — the same territory.
- Flavor notes in common: honeyed and sweet.
- A black tea, 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 Oriental Beauty", try Yunnan Dianhong.