Huang Ya Yellow Tips, yellow tea

Yellow Tea from Simao, Yunnan This yellow tea comes from the Simao region in Yunnan. Production begins with the so-called “pan-firing,” in which the tea is slightly roasted in a kind of wok to destroy the enzymes responsible for fermentation. The still-warm leaves are then carefully wrapped in cloths to let the remaining moisture dry naturally and gently for several hours. This step is repeated until the leaves reach the right degree of maturity. The yellow tips develop a unique spicy sweetness in the cup, accompanied by a fresh, fine resonance. Memories of a mixture of Lung Ching and Kekecha awaken. Preparation: 4–5 heaped teaspoons per litre Brewing time: 1–3 minutes Water temperature: 75–80°C