{"product_id":"huoshan-yellow-bud-yellow-tea","title":"Huoshan Yellow Bud Spring Tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese: míng qián huò shān huáng yá huáng chá chūn chá\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslation: Mingqian Huoshan Huangya Yellow Tea Spring Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Yellow Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Huoshan Golden Rooster Species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Huoshan, Anhui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Date: 2026\/03\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage Methods: Refrigeration, Sealing, Moistureproof, Avoid light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Ode to Spring’s First Awakening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the remote mountains of Anhui, where the Qinling-Huaihe line draws a subtle boundary between north and south, spring arrives quietly. The tea gardens of Huoshan lie wrapped in morning mist, their ancient Camellia sinensis bushes awakening after a long, cold winter. Here, skilled hands move swiftly in the pre-dawn light, plucking only the finest buds—still sheathed in downy silver fuzz, their tips kissed with a faint golden hue. This is the 2026 First Flush Harvest, a fleeting window of perfection that yields the world’s rarest category of tea: genuine yellow tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuoshan Yellow Bud is a high-grade yellow tea from Huoshan County, Anhui Province. The best grades are from Jin Ji Mountain, Jin Shan Tou, Jin Zhu Ping, and Wu Mi Jian villages which are around 800 meters above sea level. Huoshan Huangya was created in the Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D) and Lu Yu, the Sage of Tea, described this special yellow tea in his famous Classic of Tea (Cha Jing). The processing method of this tea was lost in 1940s and was only reproduced in 1972 by three distinguished tea masters. To keep it fresh, the leaves are picked in the morning in spring and processed using five involved steps. All the work has to be finished by the evening of the same day. Another famous yellow tea, Junshan Yinzhen is wrapped in paper to make it yellow, while Huoshan Huangya is spread out indoor for hours three times to produce its yellow color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuoshan Huangya (literally “Yellow Sprout of Huoshan”) is not merely a tea; it is a craft passed down through generations, a gentle rebellion against the briskness of green tea, a celebration of sweetness and calm. For those who have journeyed through the world of Chinese Loose Leaf Teas and seek something truly distinctive, this is your destination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Craft: Where Green Tea Takes a Pause\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat transforms a tender bud into a yellow tea is a process as delicate as the leaf itself. After a brief fixation to halt oxidation—similar to green tea—the leaves are not immediately dried. Instead, they undergo the signature menhuang (sealed yellowing), a carefully controlled, humid heat treatment that can last up to 72 hours. During this time, the chlorophyll gently degrades, polyphenols oxidize without the astringent bite of fully oxidized teas, and the leaves take on a soft, olive-golden color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves are a study in subtlety: slender buds, each one covered in fine, silvery-white trichomes that catch the light. Interspersed among them are the “golden fish leaves”—small, yellow-tinged bracts that protect the bud during growth—a hallmark of authentic Huo Shan Huang Ya Loose Leaf Tea. The aroma from the dry leaf is delicate: hints of dried hay, sweet osmanthus, and the faintest whisper of toasted rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat distinguishes Huang Ya Tea from all others is its texture. Tea connoisseurs often describe it as “thick” or “slick”—a satisfying fullness that coats the tongue and throat. The finish is clean, with a gentle, lingering sweetness that invites the next sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Soul of Huoshan Yellow Bud\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuoshan County, nestled within Anhui’s western highlands, is a region of steep, mist-covered mountains, ancient bamboo forests, and clean, fast-flowing streams. The tea bushes grow at elevations of 500–800 meters, where the temperature differential between day and night encourages the accumulation of amino acids and aromatic compounds. The soil, rich in minerals and well-drained, imparts a distinct “mountain energy” (yun) to the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the birthplace of Huoshan Yellow Bud Chinese Tea Yellow Tea, a tea so esteemed that it was once a tribute to the imperial court. The traditional production area is small, and the skill required to produce authentic yellow tea is increasingly rare. Our 2026 harvest comes directly from family-run gardens that have maintained these methods for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Cup Brewing Method: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ratio of green tea to water is 1:50, and a glass cup of about 300ml can pour 5g of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour water into the cup (the water temperature is 80~85°C), pour it slowly along the wall of the cup, and let the tea leaves fully infiltrate. The speed of water injection should not be too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait for 3 to 5 minutes, and you can drink the delicious, green tea soup. When you drink 1\/3 of the teacup, you can refill the water again, usually brewing three times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"10.0 g","offer_id":39771240824905,"sku":"YT-HSHY-0201","price":9.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0 g","offer_id":39771240857673,"sku":"YT-HSHY-0205","price":45.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0 g","offer_id":39771240890441,"sku":"YT-HSHY-02010","price":88.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0 g","offer_id":39771240923209,"sku":"YT-HSHY-02025","price":199.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/2026_Pre-Qingming_Spring_Tea_Huoshan_Huangya.jpg?v=1774152161","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/it\/products\/huoshan-yellow-bud-yellow-tea","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}