🇨🇳 China | Wenzhou
Yellow
Yellow Mist
平阳黄汤
Píng Yáng Huáng Tāng
Dabab Dhahabi
The Character
A rare 300-year heritage tea from Pingyang. Exceptionally smooth and "yellow" in character, it offers an idyllic cup defined by toasted nut sweetness and the vibrant, floral crispness of a sun-drenched meadow.
Flavor Profile
Roasted
Sweet
Earthy / Mineral
Floral
Fruity
Nutty
Spicy
Vegetal
Umami
Creamy
Sour
Bitter
Smoky
Marine
Cooling / Menthol
Ingredients
Camellia sinensis
Botanical Profile
Location / Province:
Wenzhou, China
Harvest Season:
Spring
Elevation:
400 – 700 meters
Cultivar / Variety:
Qun Ti Zhong
Processing / Picking:
Charcoal-fired buds and leaves undergo the traditional "Men Huang" yellowing process
Sensory Analysis
EYES
Tightly twisted leaves in a deep olive-bronze that yield a luminous, honey-gold liquor.
NOSE
A comforting aromatic profile of toasted hazelnut cookies and coconut cream, balanced by a subtle, savory hint of mountain hay.
MOUTH
A rich foundation of malted barley, hazelnut and banoffee pie brightened by a "buzzy," pomelo-sweet acidity.
BODY
Exceptionally thick and milky with an enveloping texture that offers a "woozy" lightness to soften the edges of the day.
Brewing Guide
Gong Fu Method
🌡 Temperature:
80-85℃
🍵 Tea Amount:
5g per 100ml
Infusions:
1st steep —
30 seconds
2nd steep —
35 seconds
3rd+ steep —
add 5 seconds each round
Western Method
🌡 Temperature:
80-85℃
🍵 Tea Amount:
2g per 250ml
Infusions:
⏱️ Steep Time:
3–4 minutes
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These instructions are only our recommendations. Feel free to adjust and experiment to find your perfect cup.
Caffeine Level
Caffeinated
Tea Leaf Rating
Based on customer feedback
