{"product_id":"meng-ding-huang-ya","title":"Meng Ding Huang Ya Spring Tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese: míng qián méng dǐn huáng yá huáng chá\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslation: Mingqian Meng Ding Huang Ya Yellow Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Yellow Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Lao Chuan Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Medingshan, Yaan, Sichuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Date: 2026\/03\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage Methods: Refrigeration, Sealing, Moistureproof, Avoid light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe history of Mengding Huang Ya is steeped in legend. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to one tale, during the Han dynasty, a legendary Taoist named Wu Lizhen went on a quest to find a tea that could help him reach immortality. He discovered the tea in the Mengding Mountain area of Sichuan, which is where the tea gets its name. Today, Mengding Huangya is still considered a treasure and is highly valued by tea enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Emperor's Tea, Reborn: 2026 Mengding Huangya (Yellow Bud)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the rarefied world of Chinese Yellow Tea with our 2026 harvest of Mengding Huangya —a tea so珍贵 (precious) that for over a thousand years, it was reserved exclusively for Chinese emperors. Grown on the misty slopes of sacred Mengding Mountain in Sichuan, this is not merely a tea; it is a living piece of history, a craft practiced by only a handful of masters left in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis special yellow tea was long ago introduced as an imperial tribute from Mengding Mountain, located in Ya'an City, Sichuan province, the first tea garden ever created. The tea bushes growing in this area are shrouded throughout the year by cloud and mist, which enhances the freshness of their flavor. It is a famous yet uncommon kind of tea, as yellow tea is the rarest among the 6 tea categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMengding Huang Ya is a rare and exquisite Yellow Tea grown in Mengding Mountain in the Sichuan province of China. Entirely hand-picked and processed, coming from a region with thousands of years of tea history, this elegant tea with strong Qi is a true work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMengding Huang Ya is made using only the most tender raw material of the first spring tea. Tea farmers collect the leaves from an old local cultivar - Lao Chuancha. The tea bushes were grown on the mountain slopes more than 70 years ago. They now grow freely, scattered on the hills, in a semi-wild state. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeng Ding Huang Ya is fully covered by soft fluff which accounts for their great freshness. To obtain this rarity, these small gems undergo a process of yellowing (Mènhuáng 闷黄):  after being pan-fried, they are wrapped in sheets of paper, where a warm-humid condition gives the tea buds a slight oxidation, making them acquire the typical yellow-green color, and turns the liquor light-gold, giving it a buttery sweetness. After repeating the processes of pan-frying and yellowing for three times, the buds are finally dried by charcoal-fire. The result is a truly exclusive, high-grade tea that will elevate your tea experience to the next level. The traditional handmade technology and skills of the tea master who produced it turn every cup into a memorable tea tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen brewed, Meng Ding Huang Ya has a rich, delicate flavor that is both smooth and refreshing. The aroma is high and sweet, with hints of dried apricot, cocoa and honey. The tea has a mellow and velvety taste, with a subtle nutty undertone and a long, sweet finish. The liquor is a pale yellow, and its clarity is a testament to the tea's quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor connoisseurs who appreciate the delicate artistry of teas like Que She (Sparrow's Tongue), this Chinese Green Tea offers a different kind of beauty. While Que She charms with its fresh, vegetal vibrancy, Meng Ding Huang Ya seduces with its depth, warmth, and profound mellowness. It represents the ultimate expression of Sichuan's tea-making heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Cup Brewing Method: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ratio of Yellow tea Meng Ding Huang Ya to water is 1:30, and a glass cup of about 150ml can be poured into 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, and then when you drink 1\/3 of the teacup, you can refill the water again, usually brew three times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 10g","offer_id":535189651480,"sku":"YT-MDHY-2","price":17.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":535189717016,"sku":"YT-MDHY-2","price":77.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":535189782552,"sku":"YT-MDHY-2","price":138.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":535189880856,"sku":"YT-MDHY-2","price":257.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/2026_Pre-Qingming_Spring_Tea_Mengding_Huangya_Yellow_Tea.jpg?v=1773221313","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/it\/products\/meng-ding-huang-ya","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}