{"product_id":"yunnan-loose-leaf-black-tea-ying-ming","title":"Yunnan Loose Leaf Black Tea - Ying Ming Flowery Orange Pekoe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eYunnan loose leaf black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e Ying Ming is a smooth, full-bodied Chinese black tea with warm amber-red liquor, elegant golden tips and a naturally sweet, rounded finish. Harvested seasonally in the mountain province of Yunnan, it offers a softer and more mellow character than many stronger black teas — refined enough to enjoy plain, yet substantial enough to take a small splash of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11oqx1v\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eYunnan Loose Leaf Black Tea from South-West China\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eYing Ming is a fine seasonal black tea from Yunnan, one of China’s most important and historic tea-growing provinces. Grown at altitude and harvested only during the spring months of \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eMarch and April\u003c\/strong\u003e, it develops a clean, bright liquor and the attractive golden-tipped leaf associated with quality Yunnan black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eThis is a tea with generous flavour but a gentle manner: rich in the cup, smooth on the palate and quietly elegant from first sip to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hkxiyy\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eGolden-Tipped Flowery Orange Pekoe Leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eFlowery Orange Pekoe\u003c\/strong\u003e grade gives Ying Ming its wiry, well-formed leaf and visible golden tips. These tips signal careful seasonal plucking and contribute to the tea’s soft sweetness and polished character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eWhen brewed, the leaves produce a clear amber-red liquor with warmth, brightness and none of the dullness that can mark lower-grade Chinese black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fyx0bs\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eSmooth, Full-Bodied and Naturally Sweet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eIn the cup, this Yunnan loose leaf black tea is rounded and mellow, with a satisfying body and a softly lingering finish. It has depth without heaviness and sweetness without added flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eCompared with a bold Assam or brisk Ceylon, Ying Ming feels smoother and more composed — a quietly rewarding black tea for those who enjoy richness without excessive astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1na4e0u\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u3bmnt\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ccx5nj\" data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowery Orange Pekoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7xpo5o\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April seasonal pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yvdmh\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm clear amber-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s0g5sf\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, full-bodied, gently sweet and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cp1jtc\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eA Versatile Morning or Afternoon Black Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eYing Ming works beautifully as a morning tea when you want something flavourful but not overly forceful. It is equally pleasing later in the day as a smoother alternative to more tannic black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eDrink it plain to appreciate the natural sweetness of the leaf, or add a small amount of milk for a softer, fuller cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jvaoi7\" data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eHow to Brew Ying Ming Yunnan Black Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eUse freshly boiled water at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e95°C to 100°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and add \u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eone heaped teaspoon per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. Steep for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003e3 to 5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003e3-minute\u003c\/strong\u003e infusion gives a lighter, more delicate cup. 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