Dangerously Drinkable (老好喝了) is a rare ancient tree black tea, pressed into a 200g cake from old-growth trees in Fengqing, Yunnan — ground zero for the legendary Dian Hong tradition. It's a old-tree take on Yunnan black tea, and it's got the depth and natural sweetness to prove old trees really do make a difference.
This isn't your everyday black tea. The liquor is luxuriously smooth, layered with malt, red fruit, toasted honey, and sun-dried longan. Soft texture, refined sweetness, and a finish that lingers well past the last sip — the kind of cup that makes you want to slow down and just sit with it a while.
The name says it all, really: 老好喝了 translates roughly to "old, good, drinkable" — no embellishment needed. Grown from ancient trees and steeped in Yunnan's tea heritage, this cake is happy to be drunk right now, and just as happy to be set aside and revisited in a few years.
Tasting Notes
| Aroma |
Malt · red fruit · sun-dried longan · toasted honey |
| Palate |
Silky smooth, naturally sweet, fine texture, mellow body with no excessive briskness |
| Finish |
Long and comforting, with delicate fruit and honey lingering on the palate |
Tea Info
| TYPE |
Ancient Tree Black Tea (Hong Cha) |
| ORIGIN |
Fengqing, Yunnan, China |
| HARVEST |
2023 |
| FORMAT |
200g Pressed Tea Cake |
| COLLECTION |
Da You Collection |
Brewing Guide
| WATER |
95–100°C | 203–212°F · 108ml |
| TEA |
6g |
| STEEP STYLE |
Gong Fu or Western, multiple infusions |
| EQUIPMENT |
Gaiwan, Yixing teapot, or Western teapot |
Grown from ancient trees, shaped by Dian Hong tradition, and honestly just really, really drinkable. A lovely pick for pu er drinkers, whisky lovers, or anyone who wants their black tea with a little more depth and history behind it.