Black Tea

Yingde Black Tea英德红茶

Yīngdé Hóngchá

Black Tea Guangdong

Black tea from Guangdong province, developed in the 1950s. Known for its strong, malty character and excellent value.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Cocoa Malt Sweet

Secondary Notes

Honey Dried Fruit
Body Medium Full
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Yingde Black Tea

In the cup, Yingde Black Tea is best understood as a black tea built around cocoa, malt, and sweet. The secondary notes of honey and dried fruit give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a medium full body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Yingde Black Tea is associated with Guangdong in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Subtropical climate. Home to Phoenix Mountain dancong oolongs. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: black tea is typically full oxidation, which converts fresh leaf aromatics into malt, honey, fruit, and cocoa notes. For Yingde Black Tea, the oxidation level is 95% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 90C with about 5g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 20 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 5 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Yingde Black Tea, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $12-$30 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for daily drinking. With moderate caffeine and a medium full body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Yingde Black Tea

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 90°C
First Steep 20s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Yingde Black Tea comes from Guangdong (广东) in China Province . Subtropical climate. Home to Phoenix Mountain dancong oolongs.

Oxidation Level

95%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Yingde Black Tea vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

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