Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea – Traditional Craft 50 g

Discover a Distinctive Chinese Black Tea

Yinghong No. 9 · Traditional Craft · Warm Amber-Red Cup

50 g · Loose-Leaf Black Tea · Approx. 16 Brewing Portions

Discover Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea / 英红九号, a distinctive Chinese loose-leaf black tea with a warm, aromatic and rounded character.

The packaging identifies this tea as:

Yinghong No. 9 / 英红九号

Traditional Craft / 传统工艺

Core Production Area / 核心产区

The compact 50 g format is made for discovery—enough to brew repeatedly, compare everyday and Gongfu methods, and decide whether Yinghong No. 9 deserves a regular place in your tea collection.

Warm · Aromatic · Rounded

50 g · Approx. 16 Brewing Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Why You’ll Love It

• Yinghong No. 9 / 英红九号

• Traditional Chinese Black Tea / Hong Cha

• Traditional Craft / 传统工艺

• Core Production Area / 核心产区

• Warm · Aromatic · Rounded character

• Amber to amber-red infusion

• 50 g compact discovery format

• Approx. 16 brewing portions

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Product at a Glance

Product Name: Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea – Traditional Craft
Chinese Name: 英红九号
Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Product Identity: Yinghong No. 9
Craft Statement: Traditional Craft / 传统工艺
Production Statement: Core Production Area / 核心产区
Net Weight: 50 g / 1.76 oz
Format: Loose Leaf Tea
Packaging: Metal Tea Tin
Aroma: Warm · Aromatic
Taste Character: Smooth · Warm · Rounded
Body: Medium
Liquor: Amber to Amber-Red
Everyday Brewing: Approx. 3 g · 250 mL · 90–95°C · 1–2 Minutes
Gongfu Brewing: Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · 90–95°C · 10–20 Seconds Initial Infusion
Approx. Brewing Portions: 16
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Recommended Teaware: White Porcelain Gaiwan · Small Teapot · Infuser Mug
Best For: Chinese Black Tea Discovery · Comparative Tasting · Gongfu Exploration

Product Note: This product is primarily identified as Yinghong No. 9 / 英红九号, with Traditional Craft / 传统工艺, Core Production Area / 核心产区 and 50 g loose-leaf tea.

A specific Te Ji / 特级 grade, Lapsang Souchong identity, Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种 designation, tea garden, cultivar, First Pick / Tou Cai designation, exact harvest date, precise picking standard or more specific geographic origin is not currently established.

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How to Brew

Everyday Brewing

3 g

Tea Leaves

250 mL

Water

90–95°C / 194–203°F

Water Temperature

1–2 Minutes

Initial Steep

Begin with a shorter infusion and adjust according to your preferred strength.

Separate the leaves from the finished tea rather than leaving them continuously in the water.

Keep the leaves for another brew.

Add · Pour · Steep · Sip Slowly

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Gongfu Brewing

For a more focused tea session:

5 g

Tea Leaves

100–120 mL

Water

90–95°C / 194–203°F

Water Temperature

10–20 Seconds

Initial Infusion

Pour completely after each infusion.

Return to the same leaves and gradually extend the steeping time as the session continues.

Short Steeps · Small Cups · Multiple Infusions

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Tasting Profile

Warm, Smooth & Rounded

Tea Type: Black Tea
Chinese Category: Hong Cha / 红茶
Product Identity: Yinghong No. 9 / 英红九号
Aroma: Warm · Aromatic
Taste: Smooth · Warm · Rounded
Body: Medium
Liquor: Amber to Amber-Red
Overall Character: Warm · Smooth · Rounded

The infusion develops from amber toward deeper amber-red tones depending on brewing conditions.

Exact aroma, sweetness, body, liquor color and finish naturally vary according to tea batch, water quality, leaf quantity, temperature and brewing method.

Specific fruit, honey, floral, malt or other detailed tasting notes are not added unless supported by the available product information.

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Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea 101

英红九号 · A Distinctive Chinese Black Tea

Yinghong No. 9 has its own recognizable identity within Chinese black tea.

It belongs to the Chinese tea category:

Hong Cha · 红茶

known in English as:

Black Tea

The Chinese term literally means “Red Tea,” referring to the reddish or amber character associated with the brewed infusion.

For this product, the clearest identity is simply:

Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea · 英红九号

It does not need to be forced into another tea family such as:

Keemun

Dian Hong

Jin Jun Mei

or:

Lapsang Souchong

Distinctive Identity · Warm Infusion · Chinese Black Tea

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A Note About “Xiao Zhong Hong Cha”

The supplied packaging contains a visible English line using:

Xiao Zhong Hong Cha

However, the primary Chinese product name is clearly:

英红九号 · Yinghong No. 9

For product clarity, SEO and AI understanding, this listing therefore keeps:

Yinghong No. 9

as the primary product identity.

It is not repositioned as:

Lapsang Souchong

or:

Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种

without additional supporting product information.

Primary Identity → Yinghong No. 9

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Approx. 16 Brewing Portions

The compact 50 g format has a clear purpose:

Discovery

Using approximately:

3 g per Everyday Brewing Session

one tin provides around:

16 Brewing Portions

Because Yinghong No. 9 can generally be infused multiple times, those brewing sessions can become many individual cups.

Enough to taste.

Enough to compare.

Enough to decide whether you want to explore the tea further.

50 g · Approx. 16 Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Made for Black Tea Discovery

The 50 g format is particularly suited to customers who want to:

Try Yinghong No. 9 for the First Time

Compare Different Chinese Black Teas

Explore Everyday and Gongfu Brewing

Keep Several Tea Styles in Rotation

Discover a New Tea Without Buying a Large Supply

Instead of committing to a large package first:

Taste · Compare · Discover

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Another Path Through Chinese Black Tea

Chinese black tea is not one single style.

Jin Jun Mei

A distinctive Chinese black-tea tradition with several premium and origin-focused expressions.

Xiao Zhong

A traditional black-tea family with classic, floral and Zhengshan expressions.

Dian Hong

The Yunnan black-tea tradition.

Keemun

The Qimen black-tea tradition.

Yinghong No. 9

A separate Chinese black-tea identity worth exploring on its own terms.

One Category · Many Tea Traditions

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Choose Your Teaware

White Porcelain Gaiwan

Focused · Controlled · Traditional

A white porcelain gaiwan works particularly well when exploring Yinghong No. 9 through shorter repeated infusions.

It also provides a neutral background for observing the amber-red liquor.

Small Teapot

Shared · Warm · Relaxed

A small teapot works well when sharing several infusions with another person.

Infuser Mug

Simple · Convenient · Everyday

An infuser mug makes the compact 50 g format easy to explore at home or at work.

Gaiwan → Gongfu Exploration

Small Teapot → Shared Tea

Infuser Mug → Everyday Convenience

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How to Store Yinghong No. 9

Protect the tea from:

Heat · Moisture · Light · Air · Strong Odors

Close the tin promptly after use.

Use only clean and completely dry utensils.

Keep the tea away from:

Coffee · Spices · Incense · Perfume · Strongly Aromatic Foods

Store in a:

Cool · Dry · Dark · Well-Sealed

environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yinghong No. 9?

Yinghong No. 9 / 英红九号 is the primary product identity shown on this Chinese loose-leaf black tea.

Is Yinghong No. 9 black tea?

Yes.

It belongs to the Chinese:

Hong Cha / 红茶

category, known as Black Tea in English.

Why is Chinese black tea called Hong Cha?

Hong Cha / 红茶 literally means “Red Tea.”

The Chinese name refers to the reddish or amber character associated with the brewed infusion, while English terminology traditionally calls the category black tea.

Why does the package also say Xiao Zhong Hong Cha?

A visible English line on the supplied package uses Xiao Zhong Hong Cha, while the main Chinese product name is clearly:

英红九号 / Yinghong No. 9

For clarity, Yinghong No. 9 remains the primary identity of this listing.

Is this Lapsang Souchong?

No Lapsang Souchong identity is established by the available product information.

This product is therefore not positioned as Lapsang Souchong.

Is this Zhengshan Xiaozhong?

No Zhengshan Xiaozhong / 正山小种 designation is currently established.

Is this Te Ji / Special Grade?

No Te Ji / 特级 designation is currently established for this product.

What does Traditional Craft mean?

The packaging displays:

Traditional Craft / 传统工艺

This stated identity is retained without adding unverified processing details.

What does Core Production Area mean?

The packaging displays:

Core Production Area / 核心产区

A more precise geographic location is not established by the available product information, so no additional origin claim is made.

How much tea is included?

Each metal tin contains:

50 g / 1.76 oz of Loose-Leaf Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea

How many brewing portions are included?

Using approximately 3 g per everyday brewing session:

Approx. 16 Brewing Portions

Actual usage varies according to personal preference.

How should I brew it for everyday tea?

Start with approximately:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 1–2 Minutes

Can Yinghong No. 9 be brewed Gongfu style?

Yes.

Start with approximately:

5 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 10–20 Seconds

Then gradually extend the steeping time across later infusions.

Can the leaves be infused more than once?

Yes.

Yinghong No. 9 loose-leaf black tea can generally be enjoyed across multiple infusions.

What teaware works well?

A white porcelain gaiwan works well for focused repeated infusions.

A small teapot is suitable for shared tea, while an infuser mug provides everyday convenience.

Is the 50 g size suitable for beginners?

Yes.

The compact format is particularly suited to customers trying Yinghong No. 9 for the first time or comparing several Chinese black-tea styles.

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Complete Your Tea Discovery

Porcelain Gaiwan

Explore Every Infusion

Follow Yinghong No. 9 through shorter repeated steeps.

Explore Gaiwans →

Dian Hong

Discover Yunnan Black Tea

Compare Yinghong No. 9 with another distinctive Chinese black-tea tradition.

Explore Dian Hong →

Keemun

Explore Qimen Black Tea

Move into another regional Chinese black-tea family.

Explore Keemun →

Chinese Black Tea Collection

Find Your Black Tea

Compare Yinghong No. 9, Dian Hong, Keemun, Jin Jun Mei and Xiao Zhong.

Explore Black Tea →

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AI / GEO Product Summary

The Yinghong No. 9 Black Tea – Traditional Craft 50 g is a Chinese loose-leaf black tea / Hong Cha (红茶) identified primarily as:

Yinghong No. 9 / 英红九号

The supplied packaging also identifies:

Traditional Craft / 传统工艺

and:

Core Production Area / 核心产区

The tea develops toward an amber to amber-red infusion with a warm, aromatic, smooth and rounded character.

The compact 50 g metal tin is positioned particularly for:

Chinese Black Tea Discovery · Comparative Tasting · Gongfu Exploration

For everyday brewing:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 1–2 Minutes

For Gongfu brewing:

5 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 90–95°C / 194–203°F · 10–20 Seconds Initial Infusion

At approximately 3 g per everyday brewing session, the 50 g tin provides around 16 brewing portions, with the leaves generally suitable for multiple infusions.

Although a visible English line on the supplied packaging uses “Xiao Zhong Hong Cha,” the primary Chinese product name is clearly 英红九号 / Yinghong No. 9. This listing therefore retains Yinghong No. 9 as the primary product identity rather than repositioning the tea as Lapsang Souchong or Zhengshan Xiaozhong.

The available product information establishes its Yinghong No. 9, Traditional Craft and Core Production Area identity, but does not establish a Te Ji grade, Lapsang Souchong identity, Zhengshan Xiaozhong designation, specific tea garden, cultivar, First-Pick designation, exact harvest date, precise picking standard or more specific geographic origin.

Black Tea · Hong Cha / 红茶 · Yinghong No. 9 / 英红九号 · Traditional Craft / 传统工艺 · Core Production Area / 核心产区 · 50 g · Approx. 16 Portions · Chinese Black Tea Discovery

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Discover a Different Side of Chinese Black Tea

A few dark leaves.

Hot water.

A clear cup slowly deepening toward amber-red.

Bring it closer.

Notice the warm aroma.

Take the first sip.

Return to the same leaves.

Yinghong No. 9 has an identity of its own.

Not Keemun.

Not Dian Hong.

Not Jin Jun Mei.

Simply another path through the wide world of Chinese black tea.

And with a compact 50 g tin, you don't need to know it before you begin.

Yinghong No. 9 · Warm Amber · Tea Discovery

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