2023 Ancient Tree Yellow Tea 227g

【Tea Description】

The ancient tree yellow tea belongs to the slightly fermented tea category. The tea trees have tender raw materials, and due to the division of tenderness and grades, it has the concept of pre-Qingming tea similar to green tea. The premium pre-Qingming yellow tea boasts a superior sense of quality and a sweeter, mellower taste compared to post-Qingming yellow tea, which is one of the reasons for its small production volume and high price.

【Production Process】

The processing technology is similar to green tea but with one additional key step: smothering for yellowing. The main steps include: withering → fixing → smothering for yellowing → shaping → drying, among which the smothering for yellowing process gives the tea its unique mellow and sweet flavor.

【The Dry Tea Leaves】

The dry tea leaves are tender and intact, with a delicate shape. The color is yellowish-green, showing a natural luster, and it has a fresh and pure aroma with a subtle sweet note.

【Tea Liquor】

The tea liquor is clear and bright, with a light yellow or apricot-yellow hue, giving a fresh and transparent visual experience.

【Tea Taste】

The taste is mellow, sweet, and refreshing, with a rich flavor that is strong but not astringent. The entrance is smooth, with a prominent sweet aftertaste, and the tea aroma is fresh and long-lasting, combining the freshness of green tea and the mellowness of fermented tea.

【Health benefits】

1. Contains digestive enzymes to promote metabolism and help decompose fat, aiding in weight loss and fat reduction.
2. Rich in antioxidants to help delay aging and maintain skin vitality.
3. The mild tea nature is suitable for regulating the stomach and is gentle on the digestive system.

【Recommended for】

Suitable for general (all ages), especially for those who love mild and sweet tea flavors, as well as those who want to regulate metabolism and maintain fitness.

【Brewing tools】

Chinese Gaiwan, glass teacup (to observe the beautiful color of the tea liquor)

【Brewing method】

1. Tea-to-water ratio: 5-8 grams of tea for every 150 milliliters of water.
2. Water temperature: 85-90℃ (to avoid scalding the tender tea leaves and affecting the taste).

【Number of brews】

3-5 infusions, with the pre-Qingming premium tea being more resistant to brewing, up to 4-6 infusions.

【Brewing time】

The first infusion: 15-20 seconds. For subsequent infusions, increase the time by 5-10 seconds each time to maintain the balance of flavor.