Developed in the late 1950s using large-leaf Yunnan-type cultivars crossed with Assam stock. It gained recognition in the 1960s as a regular purchase of the British royal household. Despite this history, Yingde Red remains less well known outside China than its quality warrants.
Tasting Notes
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Origin
Yingde, Guangdong, China
Plant
Yinghong No.9
Land
200–600m
Craft
Spring / Autumn harvest. Full oxidation, orthodox.
Brewing
GongfuAdd 5s each steep · 5-6 steeps
Timed for this tea
From the tea table
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