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Sunon Yellow Tea

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Sunon Yellow Tea is a refined yellow tea from Fujian, China, crafted with tender buds and young leaves using the traditional menhuang (闷黄) “yellowing” process. This slow, gentle oxidation transforms the leaves into a soft golden hue and creates a mellow, sweet flavor. The name Sunon (圣农) pays tribute to Shennong, the “Divine Farmer” believed to have discovered tea in ancient China. The tea brews a bright golden liquor with a silky, balanced body and elegant notes of honey, orchid, and toasted grains, reflecting harmony between nature and craftsmanship.

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Sunon Yellow Tea is a refined yellow tea from Fujian, China, crafted with tender buds and young leaves using the traditional menhuang (闷黄) “yellowing” process. This slow, gentle oxidation transforms the leaves into a soft golden hue and creates a mellow, sweet flavor. The name Sunon (圣农) pays tribute to Shennong, the “Divine Farmer” believed to have discovered tea in ancient China. The tea brews a bright golden liquor with a silky, balanced body and elegant notes of honey, orchid, and toasted grains, reflecting harmony between nature and craftsmanship.

  • Yellow tea (Huang Cha, 黄茶) is one of China’s six traditional tea categories. It is made through the menhuang (闷黄) process, where slightly oxidized leaves are gently steamed and wrapped to promote mild fermentation. This gives yellow tea its signature golden color, smooth texture, and sweet, mellow taste distinct from green tea.

  • The name Sunon honors Shennong (神农), the legendary “Divine Farmer” who first discovered tea. The tea reflects his legacy of natural balance, purity, and the harmony between humans and the earth.

  • Produced in Fujian, the region famous for China’s finest white teas, this yellow tea combines Fujian’s gentle sweetness with the rich depth of the yellowing process. It offers a pure, elegant, and comforting flavor with natural honey and floral notes.

  • Bright golden liquor; silky and mellow body; flavors of honey, orchid, and toasted grain; smooth, lingering finish.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware:
Porcelain gaiwan or glass pot.

Water Temperature:
70-80 °C

Brewing Instructions:

  1. Tea-to-water ratio: 1 g per 30 ml (1:30).
    Example: 5 g for a 150 ml gaiwan.

  2. First infusion: ~40 seconds at 85–90 °C.

  3. Subsequent infusions: Add ~10 seconds each round.

Sunon Yellow Tea can be brewed 5–6 times, gradually releasing layers of honeyed sweetness and floral depth.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 圣农黄茶 (Simplified) 聖農黃茶 (Traditional)

Region: Fujian Province, China
Harvest Time: Spring 2024

Description:
Sunon Yellow Tea is a Fujian yellow tea made with tender spring buds and processed through the traditional menhuang (yellowing) technique. It brews into a bright golden cup with a silky body and notes of honey, orchid, and toasted grain. Elegant and balanced, it celebrates the spirit of Shennong—the origin of Chinese tea culture.

Tasting Profile:
Color: Bright golden
Body: Silky, mellow, balanced
Notes: Honey, orchid, toasted grain
Finish: Smooth, clean, lingering