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Yellow Tea Organic

Name: Golden Dragon Yellow Tea Organic
SKU: 7219-bio
Price: 10.90 EUR
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A slightly more fermented Yellow Tea grown at 1500m on a certified organic farm in the mountains near the city of Puerh, Yunnan. This everyday luxury rarity has a very robust taste, full fruity body and intense aroma.

Character	Fruity, peach, sweet, multifaceted, full-bodied
Tea Farm	EU Organic certified since 2010, located in the mountains
Terroir	Pu'er City, Yunnan, China
Harvest	Spring, April/May 2023
Cultivar	Yunnan Da Ye Zhong (large leaf), approx. 25 year old tea trees
Altitude	1500m
Processing	Hand-picked, withered, pan-fried/fixed ("kill green"), rolled, roasted & encased/fermented, dried
Grade	94/100 P. (Yellow Tea category) – Premium

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The tea farm is located in a mountainous area at an altitude of 1500m above the city of Pu Erh in Yunnan. High up in the mountains there is plenty of rainfall creating a rather subtropical monsoon climate – which is perfect for cultivating tea. What's more, the farm is also one of the leading organic tea producers in Yunnan and has received national and international certifications and awards for their ecological commitments.

Flavour

Extremely pleasant to drink, this lightly fermented organic yellow tea has a very sweet, fruity fragrance reminiscent of peach and mango. The gentle fermentation sets it apart from green teas, giving it a greater intensity – but without any bitterness or astringency – which makes it almost like a Dian Hong or other Yunnan black teas. Compared to our yellow teas from Huo Shan, this tea is simply more robust and is an excellent choice for lovers of stronger teas as well as for frequent drinking.

Leaf

Autumn brown, twisted leaves with white-tipped buds

Chinese yellow tea or Huang Cha (黄茶) is a very rare, exclusive tea that is known for its complex processing method and delicate aromas. The name comes from the slightly yellow colour of the brewed tea. It is processed in a similar way to green tea but with an extra step where the dried and rolled leaves are encased in cloth so that they start to ferment. This gives the tea its characteristic colour besides a deeper, juicier flavour than its green tea cousin.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation & Processing

Yellow tea processing is distinguished from green tea by a step known as Men Huan (悶黃) literally "yellow sealing". After a short withering period post-harvest, the tender buds and leaves are heated over an open flame in a pan, then rolled, roasted and wrapped in a special cloth. This process of roasting and wrapping is repeated several times, allowing the tea to ferment gently, before they are finally dried carefully over charcoal. Due to this elaborate processing method that requires extensive monitoring to ensure the perfect degree of fermentation, yellow tea is extremely rare and exclusive.

Single Origin

This tea is sourced directly from one tea farm in Puerh, Yunnan.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing

In a larger teapot, we recommend steeping 2 tsp (5g) in 250ml of water at 80-85°C for roughly 2 minutes. Please pay extra attention to the water temperature: too low then the tea will be too mild, too hot and the taste becomes harsh.

To prepare traditionally in a small teapot or Gaiwan, steep 3 tsp (5–7g) in 100–200ml water at 85°C for one minute. Suitable for several infusions, increase the steep time with each subsequent brew.

Packaging & Storage

Packed in a high-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and prevent oxidation. After opening, press out as much air as possible when snapping shut. Alternatively place tea leaves in a stylish Chazutsu tea caddy with double lid to keep them fresher for even longer.

Recommended Teapot

We recommend brewing this tea in a tall glass teapot with ample room for the leaves to unfurl as they steep. For a more traditional brewing style, use a small ceramic teapot or Gaiwan.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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