Lemon Leaf Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea is a flavored black tea specialty of Yingde, Guangdong. It is made from Yinghong No. 9 as the base and blended with natural lemon leaves, and is an innovative category of Yingde black tea.
1. Base: Yinghong No. 9
· Origin: Developed in 1961 by the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences using Yunnan large-leaf varieties, a Guangdong provincial-level superior variety, and the "ace" of Yingde black tea.
. Appearance: The strips are moist and tight, with exposed golden tips.
· Tea liquor: bright red with gold rings.
· Aroma: Natural honey and floral and fruity scents are prominent.
· Taste: Rich, mellow, and fresh, sweet and lingering, durable for 8-9 brews.
2. Blend: Lemon leaves
· Ingredients: Yinghong No. 9 fresh leaves, natural lemon leaves, no additives.
· Flavor: Black tea honey aroma blends with fresh lemon aroma, carrying citrus honey notes, refreshing without being greasy.
· Tea liquor: Amber red and bright, mellow and sweet taste, with a lingering lemon aroma.
3. Basic information
· Origin: Yingde, Qingyuan, Guangdong (core production area).
· Process: Picking→ withering→ rolling→ fermentation→ drying→ blending with lemon leaves.
. Brewing: Water temperature 85-90°C, brew in 5 seconds, can be brewed repeatedly.
· Shelf life: about 3 years (stored sealed and protected from light).
· Features: Fruity and honey-flavored, warm and refreshing, suitable for all ages, ideal for daily drinking, post-meal palate, and as a gift.
Product QA
Q: Is this really
made with Yinghong No.9 tea base?
A: It is entirely
based on authentic Yingde Yinghong No.9 large‑leaf black tea, not ordinary low‑cost
black tea. It delivers richer tea flavour, stronger sweet aftertaste and higher
brew‑resistance.
Q: Will it taste
sour, bitter or astringent when drunk?
A: Only natural
dried lemon leaves are used for aroma. It contains no fruit acid and has no
sour taste. When brewed at the standard water temperature, it tastes smooth,
sweet and refreshing with absolutely no bitterness or astringency.
Q: Is it suitable
for making iced lemon tea?
A: Highly suitable!
The Yinghong No.9 tea base boasts rich tea aroma and full‑bodied taste. When
cold‑brewed and paired with fresh lemons, it recreates the flavour of high‑quality
Hong Kong‑style iced lemon tea.
Q: Are flavourings
or preservatives added?
A: It adopts an all‑natural
blending process with no artificial flavourings or extra additives. All the
aroma comes from tea leaves and natural lemon leaves.
Q: When will orders
be shipped to Hong Kong?
A: In‑stock at the
Hong Kong warehouse. Orders placed on working days will be shipped within 1‑2
working days and delivered via the platform’s standard logistics service.