Ancient Tree Yellow Tea #1102

【Tea Description】

The Ancient Tree Yellow Tea is derived from ancient tea trees with a history of over 100 years, belonging to the small-leaf clonal variety. Picked before the Qingming Festival, the tea leaves are tender and plump, with buds covered in fine hairs, and the leaf size is 1.5 times that of ordinary tea varieties, featuring a delicate and robust texture.

Origin：Junshan Island, Yueyang, Hunan	Sort：Yellow Tea	Level：Superior Grade
Season：Early Spring	Quality Rating：★★★★☆	Storage：Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and odors, preferably in an airtight container.

【Production Process】

The production of Mingqian Ancient Tree Yellow Tea involves 12 precise steps: picking → fixing (kill-green) → cooling → initial rolling → first闷黄 (yellowing) → secondary rolling → second闷黄 → primary drying → shaping → final drying → screening → scenting.

【The Dry Tea Leaves】

The dry tea leaves feature intact, plump buds with a tight and straight shape, covered in abundant white hairs. The color presents a natural yellowish-green with a glossy sheen, exuding a fresh and pure aroma.

【Tea Liquor】

The liquor is clear and bright, displaying a transparent apricot-yellow hue, with a subtle golden glow under light.

【Tea Taste】

The taste is fresh, mellow, and sweet, with a smooth and delicate texture. The liquor carries a faint honey-like sweetness and a lingering aftertaste, accompanied by a subtle fragrance of chestnut and floral notes. The tea is moderately resistant to infusions, maintaining its fresh and sweet flavor for multiple brews, with each infusion revealing a deeper layer of mellow richness.

【Health benefits】

Mingqian Ancient Tree Yellow Tea is rich in amino acids and flavonoids, which can help: – Improve mental alertness and reduce fatigue – Promote digestive function and relieve indigestion – Enhance skin elasticity and delay aging – Block free radicals and possess antioxidant properties – Soothe the throat and moisturize the lungs

【Recommended for】

Suitable for tea enthusiasts of all ages, especially those who prefer mild and sweet flavors, as well as individuals seeking stress relief and skin care benefits.

【Brewing tools】

Glass teacup, Gaiwan (lidded bowl), or Yixing clay teapot

【Brewing method】

Use 5-8 grams of tea for every 150 milliliters of water. The optimal brewing water temperature is 90-95℃ (not boiling) to preserve the tea’s delicate aroma and nutrients.

【Number of brews】

Typically 3-5 infusions, with the flavor remaining balanced and refreshing throughout.

【Brewing time】

The first infusion should be steeped for 15-20 seconds. For subsequent infusions, increase the steeping time by 5-10 seconds each time to maintain consistent flavor.