Anhui Yellow

$39.75
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Yellow tea was more common in China many years ago, but due to its laborious processing, it lost popularity to more accessible green teas and has become quite rare. 

These leaves, harvested in Anhui Province in mid-spring, are wood-fired in a series of two woks at different temperatures, then gently rolled by hand while still hot. The final step is a slow drying—up to a few days—over charcoal heat, closely monitored to avoid burning. Unlike a green tea, it oxidizes slightly during this process, producing a distinctive, roasted yellow tea flavor. The pale liquor belies a complex yet delicate vegetal taste that lingers through many infusions.

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Country: China
Region: Anhui
Tasting Notes: almond, squash blossom, charcoal
Harvest Season: Spring 2019

2 oz

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Brew temperature 170-185º F
Western style brewing 3-4 grams, 2-3 minute steep
Gaiwan style brewing ⅓ full, 1 minute steep

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
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Miraj P.
Delicious

I very much an enjoying this tea. The description is perfect. Thanks!

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Brooke F.
Unique and delicate

I'd never heard of yellow tea until I took the IPOT summer tea class. I decided to order it after the class and I'm glad I did. Truly a unique tea. Delicate, light in weight but packed with flavor. Absolutely delicious!

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Slick
Lovely tea

Gorgeous yellow color, very smooth and delicious flavor.
Not at all bitter. Highlyy recommend!

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Penelope D.

This tea has a complex flavor. It is both light and rich, with a hint of roast. So lovely.

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James S.

Yellow teas are fantastic, but very hard to obtain, even in China. This tea is extraordinarily mellow and fragrant. I will buy more.

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Courtney G.

A delicious distillation of vegetal green tea. Not too strong, not at all bitter. Love this!

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Sarah S.

It’s lovely. Interesting and fresh.

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
100%
(9)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
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(0)
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M
Miraj P.
Delicious

I very much an enjoying this tea. The description is perfect. Thanks!

B
Brooke F.
Unique and delicate

I'd never heard of yellow tea until I took the IPOT summer tea class. I decided to order it after the class and I'm glad I did. Truly a unique tea. Delicate, light in weight but packed with flavor. Absolutely delicious!

S
Slick
Lovely tea

Gorgeous yellow color, very smooth and delicious flavor.
Not at all bitter. Highlyy recommend!

P
Penelope D.

This tea has a complex flavor. It is both light and rich, with a hint of roast. So lovely.

J
James S.

Yellow teas are fantastic, but very hard to obtain, even in China. This tea is extraordinarily mellow and fragrant. I will buy more.

C
Courtney G.

A delicious distillation of vegetal green tea. Not too strong, not at all bitter. Love this!

S
Sarah S.

It’s lovely. Interesting and fresh.