Ying De Hong Tea
Yingde Hong · Ying De Hong Cha
Ying De Hong is a black tea from Yingde in Guangdong province, made from large-leaf Yunnan-type cultivars transplanted south.
Flavor Profile
What does Ying De Hong taste like?
Ying De Hong is a black tea from Yingde in Guangdong province, made from large-leaf Yunnan-type cultivars transplanted south. The cup is full and satisfying with cocoa, sweet potato, and honey notes over a firm malty body. It is one of China's most exported black teas and has long been a base for European breakfast blends, prized for strength that holds up to milk without losing its underlying sweetness.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Guangdong, China
Yingde, in northern Guangdong, is one of China's major black-tea export origins.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Ying De Hong
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Ying De Hong
Typical brewed serving
Ying De Hong is a high-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 40–70 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Ying De Hong Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Ying De Hong tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Ying De Hong tea?
Ying De Hong is a black tea from Yingde in Guangdong province, made from large-leaf Yunnan-type cultivars transplanted south. It is also known as Yingde Hong and Ying De Hong Cha.
Does Ying De Hong tea have caffeine?
Yes. Ying De Hong is a high-caffeine tea, typically 40–70 mg per brewed serving.
What does Ying De Hong tea taste like?
Ying De Hong is known for a profile led by Malty, Cocoa, and Sweet, with a strong body.
How do you brew Ying De Hong tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 3–5 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Ying De Hong tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Ying De Hong; its profile centers on Malty, Cocoa, and Sweet.