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“Origin: Yingde, Guangdong Province, China; Summer 2012 Varietal: No 9 (big leaf variety cultivated in Yingde area in the late 1950s from Yunnan tea seeds) Dry Leaf: Black (not dark brown) and...” Read full tasting note
This is a well-renowned tea from Guangdong Province, made from the tree varietal No. 9 which is considered the best. The leaves are dark and the liquor is a bright dark amber colour which is robust enough to carry milk if desired. The has a fabulously smooth mouthfeel and distinctive notes of caramel and honey.
Chinese Name: 英德9号红茶
English Pronunciation: Ying-duh number nine
Country: China
Year of Production: 2012
Origin: Yingde, Guangdong Province
Harvest Date: Summer 2012
Varietal: No 9 (big leaf variety cultivated in Yingde area in the late 1950s from Yunnan tea seeds)
Leaf Appearance: Dark, lightly twisted, well-baked leaves with golden tips
Aroma: Caramel and cream
Liquor: Dark orangey brown
Tasting Notes: Delicate taste with the right level of bitterness to balance the hint of honey aroma & taste. Mellow & sticky texture on the tongue.
Quick Brewing Instructions: Use 1tsp per cup (200ml); water temperature around 90°C (194°F): and infuse 2-3 mins.
Canton Tea Co is a London-based tea company trading in high grade, whole leaf Chinese tea. We have exclusive access to some of the best jasmine, white, green, oolong, black and authentic puerh teas available. In our first year, we scooped Six Golds at the 2009 Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards. Our Jasmine Pearls won the top three star gold award, endorsing it as the best available in the UK.