Meng Ding Huang Ya Yellow Tea

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Meng Ding Huang Ya Yellow Tea

Only the valuable, tender young leaf buds picked from high up on the cool misty peak of Mount Meng can be considered true Meng Ding Huang Ya. It is made in the original mountainous area where tea cultivation dates back more than 2,000 years and is a very famous tea. It was once made as an Imperial Tribute Tea during the Tang Dynasty (meaning it was only made for the Emperor and his Court) and is still hugely sought after.

Meng Ding Huang Ya has yellowish green leaves with a fresh, raw nutty aroma. Because the leaves come from the cooler, higher level of the mountain, the buds have a less even, thinner appearance. Once they are infused, they become plump and soft and settle upright at the bottom of the vessel. Brew in a glass pot to appreciate this unusual quality.

The liquor is bright yellow with a smooth, fresh taste that offers a sweet, nutty flavour with a hint of citrus.

Our Buyer’s notes:“ This year we bought the tea from a very traditional farm and the leaves look more like the authentic 'sparrow tongue'.”

Read more about Meng Ding Huang Ya yellow tea in Canton Tea School

Range	Connoisseur
Country	China
Origin	Meng Shan, Sichuan Province
Harvest Date	Spring - early April 2010 pre Qing-Ming (first pick)
Leaf Appearance	The tender young leaf buds are slightly curved and tightly closed. They are a mid green colour flecked with yellow.
Aroma	Raw, nutty, sweet aroma
Liquor	Bright golden yellow
Tasting Notes	A distinctive fresh, soft flavour with the faint sweetness of garden peas - less vegetal than say Long Jing.
Quick Brewing Instructions	Use 1-2 tsp per cup (200ml) and brew cool, around 75°C (167°F), allow to steep for 2-3 minutes and infuse at least 3 times. Read more in Canton Tea School.