Varieties Of Black Tea - Ying De Hong
Ying De Hong is one of the very few Black teas to come from the Guangdong province of China. Also known as Guangdong Black and Ying Hong, this Black tea was first introduced in the year 1959. It has other names: Ying De Black, Ying Hong. First produced mechanically in 1959 it is often a very poor quality, at best graded at best OP and at worst BOP and much of the tea is exported. Some quality varieties are produced, which often look like leaf Oolong. The tea should have a cocoa-like aroma and like most Chinese black teas a sweet aftertaste. This tea has a peppery note and a sweet finish. Blends well with condensed milk.
Appearance: Long and dark tea leaves. The infusion produces cups of bright amber-colored beverage.
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