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Yunnan Yellow Tea

from €9.00

Yunnan Yellow Tea is a rare and elegant tea made from the tender buds of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees. Its production involves a distinctive “yellowing” process — a slow oxidation step that transforms the fresh green leaves into a golden hue and brings out a mellow, sweet taste. The result is a bright golden liquor with a smooth, full body and layers of honey, grain, and soft floral notes, combining the freshness of green tea with the richness of light fermentation.

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Yunnan Yellow Tea is a rare and elegant tea made from the tender buds of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees. Its production involves a distinctive “yellowing” process — a slow oxidation step that transforms the fresh green leaves into a golden hue and brings out a mellow, sweet taste. The result is a bright golden liquor with a smooth, full body and layers of honey, grain, and soft floral notes, combining the freshness of green tea with the richness of light fermentation.

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

  • Made from large-leaf Yunnan tea trees, the same variety used in puerh production, this yellow tea has a richer body and deeper aroma than other regional yellow teas. It combines Yunnan’s natural intensity with the gentle sweetness of traditional yellow tea craftsmanship.

  • Bright golden liquor; smooth and mellow; flavors of honey, toasted grain, and soft florals; long, sweet finish.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware:
Porcelain gaiwan or glass pot (to appreciate its golden color).

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.

Yunnan Yellow Tea can be brewed 5–6 times, each infusion deepening its honeyed sweetness and smooth texture.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 云南黄茶 (Simplified) 雲南黃茶 (Traditional)

Region: Yunnan Province, China
Harvest Time: Spring 2024

Description:
Yunnan Yellow Tea is made from the tender buds of large-leaf tea trees using the traditional menhuang (yellowing) technique. It brews into a bright golden liquor with a mellow body and flavors of honey, toasted grain, and soft florals. Rare and refined, it represents the gentle warmth and golden elegance of yellow tea.

Tasting Profile:
Color: Bright golden
Body: Smooth, rounded, mellow
Notes: Honey, toasted grain, delicate florals
Finish: Long, sweet, comforting