Yellow tea
General information
Yellow tea is a micro-fermented tea with a flavor profile similar to green tea, but rounder, softer, warmer, and slightly sweeter. Due to the precise and complex production process, yellow tea is a precious and very rare delicacy.
- Pick and wilt briefly
- Heating: steaming or roasting
- Microfermenting under damp cloths
- (sometimes roasting on charcoal)
- Shaping and drying
Preparation
Yellow tea is made with water at a temperature between 75°C and 85°C. Depending on the tea and personal preference, steep it for between 2 and 5 minutes.
Yellow tea at the table
Flavour profile: Soft, mildly sweet, creamy and subtly floral.
Combinations:
- Main course: Elegant, soft dishes with a light creaminess.
- Herbs & Spices: Warm, sweet herbs with a light spiciness.
- Fruit: Soft and tropical fruits.
- Chocolate: Nutty and buttery chocolate flavors.
- Cheese: Creamy, slightly sweet and nutty cheeses.
Huoshan Huang Da Cha
Charcoal roasted yellow tea
- Huoshan, Anhui
- 800 meters
- Pick: 2024
- From €0.64 per cup (with 2x pouring)
