B-CN-016
Yingde Black
英德红茶
Gongfu black, from Guangdong, China.
Black tea
Yingde Black is strongest on body, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: malt, honey, sugar cane, cocoa powder, sweet pea. Originated in 1959 in Yingde, Guangdong, quickly becoming a celebrated export standard across global markets. Widely appreciated in southern Cantonese teahouse dining alongside morning dim sum.
Also known as Yingde Hong Cha, Yingde 9 and Ying Hong.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Guangdong, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica, Yinghong No. 9
- Harvest
- Spring to autumn
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- 85 to 95%
- Roast
- very light
- Leaf
- twisted
- Price band
- mid-range
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- moderate
Made by: withering, then rolling, then oxidation, then drying.
Caffeine
A cup of Yingde Black carries a typical estimate of 60 mg of caffeine, within a range of 40 to 75 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 90 to 95 °C | 3 min, 4 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 5 g | 90 to 95 °C | Rinse, then 15 s, 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- morning
- midday
Pairs with dim_sum, pastry and sweets. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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