Ying De Hong

Legends say, that black tea was discovered in China, when a few leaves of tea plant fell in a pot of boiling water. The Emperor enjoyed the taste of the brew, and thus it became a part of everyday life.

This black tea, Ying de Hong is from Yingde, Guangdong province in China, first produced in 1959 mechanically. It is one of the very few black teas to come from this region. It is also called Guangdong Black and Ying Hong. It tastes good and has the aroma of cocoa with a sweet aftertaste. The best variety is Ying Hong Number 9 and it is mostly exported. Some of the quality varieties look similar to Oolong.
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