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“This is one of my samples from the Teavivre VIP program. See, Stoo, I DID choose one or two unfamiliar teas after all! I was bemoaning to you that I thought I had only ordered old favorites! This...” Read full tasting note
“Although I’d never tried Ying De Hong Cha YingHong #1 through #8, I was still anxious to sample #9. So, I made sure to debut it at my house as today’s breakfast tea. The unbrewed leaves had an...” Read full tasting note
Yingde black tea (“Yinghong”), together with Yunnan Dianhong and Anhui Qihong, are considered the three major black teas in China. This Ying De Hong Cha (YingHong #9) is produced in the primary black tea production area of Yingde City, Guangdong. It is made from the tea buds and leaves harvested in before Qing Ming. The appearance is elegant, and the gold hair is displayed. The tea liquid is full-bodied, mellow, and sweet, with prominent flowery and fruity and nectar aromas. The infusion-enduring is also outstanding.
Origin: Yinghong Town, Yingde City, Guangdong Province, China
Harvest Date: March 15, 2024
Dry Leaf: The leaves are tight and fat, black and brown in color, with golden tips exposed
Aroma: Sweet and detectable nectar note
Liquor: Bright and clear orange-yellow
Taste: Aromatic and sweet, mellow and full-bodied, with the note of nectar and intertwined floral and fruity aromas
Tea Bush: Ying Hong No. 9
Tea Garden: Xingguang Village Tea Garden
Caffeine: Less than 40% of a cup of coffee
Storage: Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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This is one of my samples from the Teavivre VIP program. See, Stoo, I DID choose one or two unfamiliar teas after all! I was bemoaning to you that I thought I had only ordered old favorites!
This was a welcome surprise this morning as I was craving a solid black tea, unflavored, but full bodied.
From the smell of the dry leaf I thought it was not what I was after as I was getting lots of high fruity notes, but the steeped tea was just just what I was looking for. It was strong enough for breakfast, didn’t need additions but could take them if that’s what you like, and would also be a great lunch or afternoon picker-upper tea. Good solid base with beautiful red color and smooth on the tongue, a mix of malty and fruity.
Would definitely reorder.
Although I’d never tried Ying De Hong Cha YingHong #1 through #8, I was still anxious to sample #9. So, I made sure to debut it at my house as today’s breakfast tea.
The unbrewed leaves had an interesting sweet and malty aroma. I was reminded of waffles.
I brewed the long black leaves with gold tips for three minutes at 195 degrees. I always initiate new teas by using a company’s recommended instructions. This way, I don’t feel like it’s my fault if the tea has some unpleasant characteristics.
The concluded liquor had an amber hue. The odor was sweet and malty.
The flavor was like a healthier version of my favorite malted waffles. A sweetness was notable, but not overwhelming like my waffles. The difference was that I usually douse my waffles with enough maple syrup to make my teeth hurt. This tea should not spike your sugar levels like that. There were also slight fruity notes that were as welcome as blueberries on my waffles.
The tea was also tremendously smooth with no bitterness. The aftertaste was soft and gentle.
This is another winner from Teavivre. Although I drank it at breakfast, this would also be a wonderful lunch tea.
Flavors: Malt, Smooth, Sweet
