Yellow Sun Loose Tea Pouch, 50g

Details

0
Item No. MSTR315317
£9.00

Out of stock

Variations

Add to cart options

Promotions

Special Offer
Free UK Delivery

Product Actions

Want it today? Check stock in your local store

Additional Information

Unique to China's Anhui, Sichuan and Hunan Provinces, where it's painstakingly produced in minute quantities, this extremely rare loose leaf yellow tea has a delicate smoky sweetness.

Vegan SuitableVegetarian

  • Full Description

    We've sourced this smooth, subtly smoky and distinctly nutty variety from the Huangshan Mountains of Anhui Province, crafted according to a technique developed by tea masters over several centuries.

    With its delicately roasted notes, you could compare it to smoky Chinese teas like Lapsang and Yunnan, but the mellow sweetness and light levels of oxidation place it in a class of its own.

    • Origin:  China

    • Tea type:  Yellow

    • Number of servings (using 1 tsp/ 2g per cup):  50g = 25 cups

    • Ideal for using with:  Glass Pao Infuser MugChelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser and Infusers & Strainers

  • Ingredients

    Yellow Tea

    Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

  • Product Specifications
    Code: 315317

    Weight: 50g

    Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

  • Delivery & Returns

    We offer four UK Delivery services:

    Standard UK Delivery (2 - 4 working days)

    £3.95
    FREE over £40

    Next Day Delivery (1 working day, order before 5pm) Excluding weekends and bank holidays

    £6.95

     

    Named Day Delivery (Delivered on the day of your choice) Excluding weekends and bank holidays

    £6.95

     

    Collect from Store (UK only)

    Free

    International Delivery

    from £7.00

    View delivery and returns information >

  • Reviews

TEA TYPE

Yellow

TASTE PROFILE

Smooth, roasted and subtly smoky

FOOD PAIRING

Almond based cakes are a good match for the nutty notes in this tea

Numerology

NO.

720

The discoveries of astronomers in Ancient China set the foundations for many of the theories of modern science. Chinese records of solar eclipses date from as early as 720 BC, so we’ve given our Yellow Tea the number 720…

Brew the Perfect cup

Teaspoons (2 grams)

1

1 cup

200ml water

80 degrees

time

2-3 mins

Origin: China

The origins of tea lie in China: legend has it that it was discovered when a few leaves fell into the mythical emperor Shennong's cup of hot water. Today China produces thousands of different varieties ranging from black and green tea to more unusual teas, like puerh or yellow tea.

The World's Rarest Tea Type

Yellow tea accounts for less than 0.5% of tea production in China, so it's no surprise that it's virtually unknown. Its rarity is down to its unusual processing methods: as well as the usual processes of withering, firing and drying, the leaves are "piled" after firing.

The piling (or menhuang) step sounds unusual, but it's crucial for giving yellow tea that combination of roasted notes and floral sweetness. The leaves are placed in bamboo baskets and covered with muslin cloth, while slow-burning fires are lit nearby. This transfers the tea's moisture from the stem to the leaf, yellowing it and giving it that distinctive flavour.

Piling is a labour-intensive process that take several days, but one sip of this tea will convince you that it's worth it.