{"title":"YELLOW TEA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow tea (黄茶, Huáng Chá)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflavour, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etexture, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden-yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elike \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoolong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etea. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe main difference is a traditional processing step called \"men huang\" (闷黄), or “sealed yellowing.” After heating the fresh leaves, the tea leaves are rolled and then gently wrapped or covered and allowed to undergo non-enzymatic auto-oxidation under the combined effects of heat and moisture, thereby developing its characteristic yellow colour. This reduces some of the grassy sharpness associated with green tea and develops a softer, mellower flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mo-gan-mountain-yellow-tea-2025","title":"2026 Mo Gan Yellow Buds Yellow Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mo Gan Yellow Buds has gentle but deep flavour \u003cspan\u003ewith a naturally sweet taste owing to its high amino acid content. Virtually no bitterness and no grassy edge. Exceptionally smooth and refreshing, with a gentle, almost creamy mouthfeel and honeyed finish. The aroma is fresh with subtle flora. the infusion produces a clear, yellow liquor that is bright and oily in appearance. Aftertaste has a \u003c\/span\u003elingering, clean sweetness that leaves a sense of calm and clarity—like a peaceful walk through a bamboo forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Yellow Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eYellow tea\u003cspan\u003e is a rare and traditional type of Chinese tea. What sets it apart is a unique processing step  known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"512\"\u003e“sealed yellowing” (闷黄 \u003cem\u003eMeng Huang\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, in where the slightly pan-fried leaves, still warm and moist, are wrapped in small cloth bundles and gently roasting them over charcoal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a warm, humid environment that allows the \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"536\"\u003etea polyphenols to oxidise slightly\u003c\/strong\u003e, softening the grassy notes typical of green tea. The result is a tea with a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003edelicate yellow hue, a rounded, sweet flavour, and an exceptionally smooth, low-astringency finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tea Master of Mo Gan Yellow Buds Yellow Tea\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMo Gan Yellow Buds is a modern variety, created in late 1970s, under the guidance of Zhuang Wanfang and Professor Zhang Tangheng from Zhejiang University, and processed by Mrs. Wang Xiangzhen and Mr. Zhao Ronglin, a husband-and-wife team, using raw materials picked from their Hengling Ecological Tea Garden at an elevation of 550-700 meters. The tea was officially named Mo Gan Yellow Buds (\u003cem\u003eMo Gan Huang Ya\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1982, Mo Gan Yellow Buds was recognized by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Agriculture as one of the first batch of “Provincial Famous Teas” in Zhejiang. Now, Wang Xiangzhen and Ronglin’s son, as the second-generation inheritor of “Mo Gan Yellow Buds” has been dedicated to promoting and expanding the tea industry. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTea master Mrs. Wang Xiangzhen has been given the prestigious honour of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaster of Intangible Cultural Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by the state for her expertise in making \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTea master. She is now teaching her daughter and granddaughter these rare skills as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"collection_title\"\u003eThe Mo Gan Mountain Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled among the misty peaks of the Mo Gan Mountain range. The tea garden lies at elevation between 500 to 680 meters above sea level, surrounded by dense bamboo forests. \u003cspan\u003e The weather there is especially good for tea with the average temperature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15°C and humidity levels around 80%, the area creates super microclimatic conditions that enhance the nutrition and quality of the tea leaves. It results that tea grows slower and needs to be harvested about a week later than in other areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old tea bushes were all seed-grown and have developed deep, robust root systems, naturally nourished by natural spring water. The tops of the tea bushes are only cut once every two years so they have plenty of time and space to grow.  The family follows bio-dynamic farming principles; the bush \u003cspan\u003eare fertilised with natural fertilisers such as cut grass, weeds, and fermented rapeseed paste (a byproduct of canola oil) to preserve the pristine environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"collection_title\"\u003eHARVEST TIME AND PROCESSING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly April. 1 young shoot with 2 slight opened leaves were hand-picked, fully hand rolled and then processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"collection_title\"\u003eBREWING METHOD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85°C (Boil water to 100°C then wait about 5 mins for it to cool down).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf to water ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1g per 100ml.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increasing the leaf to water ratio if you prefer to shorten the infusion time or for stronger taste. 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