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Tea Drunk Huo Shan Huang Ya
$49.00
Tea Drunk's Huo Shan Huang Ya is a premium yellow tea that captures the refined character of Jin Ji Shan's legendary terroir. Hand-processed using heirloom methods, this tea reveals distinct flavor profiles across multiple vintages—each one shaped by harvest timing, seasonal climate, and traditional craftsmanship.
The experience varies beautifully by vintage. Early spring harvests deliver delicate florals with notes of daffodil, asparagus, and farro. Bolder expressions bring caramelized ginger warmth balanced by refreshing dandelion greens. Older vintages shift entirely, showcasing savory corn-like qualities with sea-salt minerality, or nutty toasted-grain richness layered with subtle floral undertones. The variation demonstrates how a single origin can create entirely unique tea experiences year to year.
Why You'll Love This Yellow Tea
- Handcrafted Excellence — 100% hand-processed using heirloom methods refined over decades
- Terroir Expression — Jin Ji Shan's distinctive microclimates shine through in every cup
- Vintage Complexity — Multiple vintages available, each with its own flavor story
- Early Spring Harvests — First-flush timing captures the delicate character impossible to replicate later in the season
- Evolving Flavor Layers — Steeps reveal floral, mineral, grain, and vegetal notes that unfold across infusions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Tea Drunk Huo Shan Huang Ya stand out?
This selection features multiple distinct vintages from the same terroir, letting you taste how harvest timing and processing year shape flavor. The heirloom handcrafting creates a refinement and complexity absent in mass-produced yellow teas.
How do I choose between vintages?
Early Spring 2023 offers delicate floral aromatics ideal for lighter, ethereal profiles. The 2022 vintages provide deeper, more developed flavors—select the corn-and-minerality expression for savory notes, or the nutty-grain option for toasted complexity.
What's the best way to brew this tea?
Yellow tea thrives on gentle steeping. Use water around 160-180°F and brew for 3-5 minutes on the first infusion. This blend opens beautifully across multiple steeps, revealing new layers as the leaves fully unfurl.
- Ingredients: Yellow Tea.
- Origin: Huo Shan, Jin Ji Shan, China
- Type: Yellow Tea
- Processing: 100% Handmade
- Harvest: Spring (multiple vintages available)
- Format: Loose Leaf
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Caffeine-Free: 0 mg per cup
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Low Caffeine: 1–19 mg per cup
Medium Caffeine: 20–39 mg per cup
High Caffeine: 40+ mg per cup
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