YELLOW TEA - Yellow Dragon
Description
Aroma Profile
An intriguing blend where yellow tea meets green and white tea, creating a sophisticated infusion in which the sweetness of peach intertwines beautifully with the bright citrus freshness of physalis.
Delicate floral notes of jasmine and sunflower add elegance and refinement, completing this balanced and luminous composition — perfect for moments of relaxation.
What’s in this infusion?
- Yellow tea – 39%
- Green tea – 36%
- Peach pieces – 10%
- White tea
- Physalis pieces
- Sunflower petals
- Jasmine flowers
The Story of Yellow Tea
Yellow tea is a rarity in the world of tea, prized for its delicate character and meticulous production process. It is harvested during a short season in early spring, which is one of the reasons it is produced in relatively small quantities.
Similar to green tea, yellow tea undergoes an additional stage of controlled oxidation, allowing it to develop a more delicate taste and deeper aroma, with gentle sweet and floral notes.
Its distinctive production process includes a step known as “yellowing,” during which the leaves are covered and allowed to gently steam. This process helps improve their texture, reduce astringency and enhance their aroma, giving yellow tea its characteristic smoothness.
Because oxidation is very light, the resulting tea has a soft, silky character, with a bright golden infusion and a remarkably smooth mouthfeel.
In China, yellow tea has traditionally been regarded as an imperial tea, once reserved for nobles and officials. Its golden color was associated with the imperial yellow worn by Chinese emperors.
Today, yellow tea remains a particularly special choice for those looking to discover a rare, elegant and sophisticated tea experience.
Brewing Instructions
1 teaspoon of tea
Water: 200 ml
Water temperature: 80°C / 176°F
Steeping time: 2–3 minutes
