Huoshan Yellow Bud
Huoshan Yellow Bud
Huoshan Huangya is one of China’s most renowned yellow teas, originating from Huoshan County in Anhui Province. Made from tender spring buds and young leaves, it undergoes the traditional menhuang (闷黄) yellowing process, creating its signature golden color and mellow sweetness.
It brews a bright yellow-gold liquor with a smooth, refreshing body and elegant notes of chestnut, orchid and honeyed grains.
The Tea Story
What is Yellow Tea?
Yellow tea (Huang Cha, 黄茶) is one of China’s six traditional tea categories. Its menhuang process gently steams and wraps lightly oxidised leaves to encourage mild fermentation, producing a golden hue and mellow sweetness.
What makes Huoshan Huangya special?
It is one of China’s oldest yellow teas, hand processed from tender spring buds through pan-firing, wrapping and slow oxidation.
Taste: bright yellow-golden liquor; smooth, gentle body; roasted chestnut, orchid and honey; long clean finish.
Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method
Recommended teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or glass pot.
Water: 70–80 °C
Ratio: 1 g per 30 ml (5 g per 150 ml)
First infusion: about 40 seconds at 80–85 °C
Later infusions: add about 10 seconds
Brews 5–6 times.
Essential Info
Chinese name: 霍山黄芽 / 霍山黃芽
Region: Huoshan County, Anhui Province, China
Harvest: Spring 2024
Traditional Anhui yellow tea with a bright golden cup, smooth texture, chestnut aroma and gentle honeyed sweetness.
Couldn't load pickup availability
In stock
View full details