Feng Xue Hong Red Melody of the Snowstorm — Yunnan Red Tea

A Unique High-Mountain Red Tea from Yunnan Feng Xue Hong (风雪红), “Red Melody of the Snowstorm,” is an extraordinary Yunnan Red Tea created for tea drinkers who enjoy discovering something genuinely unexpected. This distinctive tea comes from the high mountains of Yunnan Province, where volcanic soils, dramatic temperature changes, and a unique high-altitude climate shape its powerful and expressive character. The tea garden is located at approximately 2,200 metres above sea level in the Gaoligong Mountains, within the volcanic region of Tengchong, Baoshan. The pristine environment, pronounced seasons, significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures, high elevation, and volcanic soils create exceptional growing conditions. The tea is cultivated without insecticides or chemical fertilizers, allowing the character of its remarkable terroir to remain at the centre of the cup. An Unusual Qing Xin Cultivar What makes Feng Xue Hong particularly fascinating is its raw material. The tea is produced from the Taiwanese Qing Xin cultivar, a variety traditionally associated with the production of Oolong Tea. Here, however, this familiar Oolong cultivar is processed as a fully oxidized Chinese Red Tea. The result brings together characteristics from two worlds: the aromatic complexity of Oolong material and the warmth, depth, and intensity of high-mountain Yunnan Red Tea. It is an unconventional combination — and precisely what gives Feng Xue Hong its distinctive personality. Appearance and tasting notes The dry leaves are small, dark, uniform, and beautifully twisted lengthwise. Their fragrance is vibrant, expressive, and remarkably complete, revealing warm layers of spices, freshly baked pastry, berries, and sweet confectionery notes. Once brewed, the aromatic profile becomes rich and multidimensional. Spiced fruit forms the foundation, accompanied by notes of berries, sweet pastry, freshly baked bread, citrus, chocolate, and flowers. The fragrance is warm, dense, lingering, and intensely aromatic. The liquor is enveloping, clean, powerful, and expressive. It has a bold and confident character while maintaining impressive balance and structure. The finish is warm, long, and silky, ending with a pleasant refreshing acidity that brings brightness to the tea’s deeper and richer flavors. Character and Experience Feng Xue Hong is an original and unconventional Red Tea that beautifully combines the aromatic qualities of Oolong tea material with the distinctive character of tea grown at high altitude on volcanic soils. Powerful, energetic, and expressive, yet at the same time precise, harmonious, and remarkably well balanced, this is a tea that rewards attentive brewing. At certain moments its mineral, floral, and roasted character may even recall the complexity associated with Wuyi Oolongs, making every infusion slightly different from the one before. This is not a tea that reveals everything immediately. It is best enjoyed slowly, paying attention to how its aroma, texture, fruit, spice, chocolate, and floral nuances evolve throughout the session. Feng Xue Hong pleasantly warms the body, refreshes perception, and creates a feeling of clarity and inner harmony. How to brew Gongfu Style • Porous clay teapot suitable for Red Tea or thick-walled porcelain teaware • Water temperature: 90–95°C (194–203°F) • Tea-to-water ratio: 4–5 g per 100 ml • Begin with short infusions of approximately 10–15 seconds • Gradually increase each subsequent infusion by approximately 5–10 seconds • Enjoy approximately 7–8 infusions without significant loss of flavor or aromatic intensity. Western Style • Porcelain or glass teapot • Water temperature: 90–95°C (194–203°F) • Tea-to-water ratio: 6–8 g per 1 litre • Warm the teapot with hot water before adding the tea • Pour in water at the recommended temperature and close the lid • Steep for approximately 3–4 minutes before serving. Origin • Tea: Feng Xue Hong • English Name: Red Melody of the Snowstorm • Type: Chinese Red Tea (Hong Cha) • Origin: Gaoligong Mountains, Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan Province, China • Altitude: Approximately 2,200 m • Harvest: Spring • Cultivar: Qing Xin • Growing Environment: High-mountain volcanic terroir • Cultivation: Without insecticides or chemical fertilizers • Profile: Spices • Fruit • Berries • Pastry • Citrus • Chocolate • Flowers • Processing: Qing Xin Oolong cultivar traditionally processed as Chinese Red Tea