Chinese Yellow Tea Huang Ya Yellow Tips

This yellow tea comes from the Simao region of Yunnan. The production process begins with what is known as “pan roasting.” The tea is lightly roasted in a wok-like pan to destroy the enzymes responsible for fermentation. The still-warm leaf is then carefully wrapped in a cloth to dry naturally and gently over a few hours. This process is repeated until the leaves reach the right level of ripeness. The yellow tips of the leaf develop a unique, spicy sweetness in the cup with a fresh, aromatic aftertaste. It evokes memories of a combination of Lung Ching and Kekecha.