Ning Hong Tea
Ningzhou Red · Jiangxi Congou
Ning Hong, from the old Ningzhou prefecture of northwestern Jiangxi, is one of China's oldest congou black teas and a staple of the historic Russia trade.
Flavor Profile
What does Ning Hong taste like?
Ning Hong, from the old Ningzhou prefecture of northwestern Jiangxi, is one of China's oldest congou black teas and a staple of the historic Russia trade. The cup is smooth and composed: malty sweetness with dried-fruit depth, woody undertones, and a clean finish that holds up to milk. Compared with Keemun's orchid perfume, Ning Hong is quieter and more structured — a workhorse black with real polish.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Jiangxi (Xiushui / Ningzhou), China
Ningzhou (today Xiushui county, Jiangxi) has produced congou black tea since the Qing dynasty, much of it once exported to Russia.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Ning Hong
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Ning Hong
Typical brewed serving
Ning Hong is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Ning Hong for?
New to tea?
A friendly starting point — forgiving to brew and easy to enjoy on the first cup.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with malty notes — a black tea with malty, smooth, fruity character.
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FAQ
Ning Hong Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Ning Hong tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Ning Hong tea?
Ning Hong, from the old Ningzhou prefecture of northwestern Jiangxi, is one of China's oldest congou black teas and a staple of the historic Russia trade. It is also known as Ningzhou Red and Jiangxi Congou.
Does Ning Hong tea have caffeine?
Yes. Ning Hong is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Ning Hong tea taste like?
Ning Hong is known for a profile led by Malty, Smooth, and Fruity, with a medium body.
How do you brew Ning Hong tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Ning Hong tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Ning Hong; its profile centers on Malty, Smooth, and Fruity.