Yellow Teas

Yellow teas are China’s rarest and originate from the Anhui, Sechuan and Hunan provinces. They are made from skilfully picked new buds, which are then piled and left so that the heat generated from the natural oxidation stage dries them out and prevents any further decomposition.

Yellow tea is yellow to golden in colour, which is true for both the leaves and the infusion. Like green tea, it has a beneficial effect on health as it contains a wealth of antioxidants. These, for instance, fight the aging process and help prevent cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer, etc.

The initial stages of production are similar to those for green teas. The leaves are gathered and dried in large pans. Then the leaves are covered with linen fabric and are left to ferment for seven days. Due to decomposing chlorophyll, the leaves turn yellow and obtain a very appealing and particular flavour with a honey sweet aroma. Finally, the tea is fired until 95% of the dampness is removed. Yellow tea is a whole-leaf tea – the leaves are not crushed or cut in any way.