Origin
China
Asia
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Description
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Description
Huo Shan Huang Ya Yellow – Rare Anhui Yellow Bud TeaHuo Shan Huang Ya is a rare yellow tea produced in the Huoshan area of Anhui Province, China. Yellow tea is still relatively unknown to most tea drinkers in the West, as it's a rare and special category closely related to green tea. Huo Shan Huang Ya was created and quickly became famous during the Tang Dynasty, and was once offered as a tribute tea to the imperial court. It's made from slender, tender buds processed with traditional pan-firing, followed by the special "yellowing" step that gives yellow tea its signature mellowness. The dry tea smells fresh and refreshing, floral and bright, with a subtle chestnut fragrance. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItHuo Shan Huang Ya offers a smoother, mellower alternative to green tea, without grassy sharpness. Its thick, sweet body and buttery corn notes make it truly unique and refreshing — a special discovery for adventurous tea lovers.
How to EnjoyBrew it in a clear glass or gaiwan to watch the slender buds unfurl, and enjoy multiple infusions. It pairs beautifully with light dishes, seafood and delicate pastries, and makes a unique gift for tea enthusiasts. Rare, refined and wonderfully smooth, Huo Shan Huang Ya is a true treasure of Chinese tea. |
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Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
- BPA- and phthalate-free — no endocrine disruptors in your cup
- Petroleum-free and non-toxic
- Compostable and recyclable
Make it your kind of cup
ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 0285°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 032 - 4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 0285°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 032 - 4 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 85°C and steep for 2-4 min.
Ingredients:
Yellow tea
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