Midnight Rose
This exquisite tea features golden-colored buds that brew a sweet, honeyed cup with rich malty undertones. A hint of smoky, roasted warmth balances beautifully with a delicate touch of orange, creating a harmonious and full-bodied flavor experience.
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Cost Breakdown for a 100g Can: (example)
- Price: €37,90 for 100g of tea
- Cost per 5g: €1,90
- Brewing: Each 5g can be steeped at least 15 times in 100ml, totaling 1,5L of high-quality tea
- Cost less than €1,27/L
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the brew review
Please note that all taste reviews are based on our team’s personal opinions and experiences.
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Smelling Cup: Floral scent that reminisces of blooming flowers.
Visual: A yellow-brown color liquor shimmers in the cup, its warm hue reflecting its richness.
Aroma: It carries hints of maple syrup and agave.
Mouthfeel: It is mineral, sweet, and has a viscous, velvety, and creamy texture with a touch of sage.
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About the TEA
This captivating black tea is crafted from the Ying Hong #9 variety, known for its honeyed floral notes and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of maple syrup. Its texture is creamy and velvety, with no hint of astringency, while the aftertaste lingers with a malty sweetness. During our tasting sessions, we found ourselves imagining a romantic scene of a solitary desert with a mysterious black rose, which inspired the name ‘Midnight Rose.’
Among all the Yingde black teas we sampled, this particular Ying Hong stood out for its sophisticated flavor and impressive shelf life—you can brew up to 15 teaspoons using the traditional method. It quickly became our favorite niche black tea from Guangdong province, and we highly recommend it to tea enthusiasts who enjoy black teas from Yunnan and Fujian.
While most artisanal teas in China are produced in Yunnan, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Anhui, Guangdong Province boasts the largest population of dedicated tea lovers. Though the region lacks a long history of tea cultivation, its humid subtropical climate and plentiful rainfall create ideal conditions for growing tea. As a result, locals have developed their own distinctive teas, catering to regional tastes.
In the 21st century, Yingde County has emerged as the premier region for producing Guangdong’s finest black teas. Small tea farms have flourished in the area, with a promising future ahead. These farmers draw inspiration from their counterparts in the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong, who have successfully created oolong teas to rival those from Fujian’s famous Wuyi Mountains.
Ying Hong #9, a carefully bred tea plant variety, was developed in 1961 from a large-leaf Yunnan strain and certified as a provincial-level variety in 1986. It is praised for its early germination, extended growing season, and suitability for black tea production. The plants are tall and semi-open, with densely branched, large oval leaves that have a light green hue, glossy surface, and slightly curled, wavy edges. The yellow-green, fluffy buds produce shoots with three leaves each.