Huoshan Huangya Tea
Huoshan Huangya Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Shaped like a sparrow tongue, tender and hairy
Liquor Color
Green and yellow
Fragrance
Elegant, with the aroma of ripe chestnuts
Taste
Rich and sweet
Brewed Tea Leaves
Bright yellow-green, tender, even and thick
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Huoshan Huangya Tea Introduction
Huoshan Huangya is a famous historical tea. According to the Ming Dynasty Wang Xiangjin’s “Qunfangpu”, Huoshan Huangya was one of the best teas at that time. It has undergone evolution and even the technology was lost. It was later restored in 1971 and has continued to this day. It is now as famous as Huangshan and Huangmei Opera, and is called the “Three Huangs of Anhui”.
Huoshan Huangya Tea Origin
Jinji Mountain, Wumijian, Jinzhuping, Jinjiawan and other places in Huoshan County, Lu’an City, Anhui Province
Huoshan Huangya Tea Production Process
The tea is harvested about 5 days before Grain Rain, and the picking standard is one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves that are just beginning to unfold. The tea is harvested and processed on the same day. The production process includes killing green, initial drying, spreading, re-drying, spreading, and full drying.
Huoshan Huangya Tea Purchase Guide
Common brands include “Hui Jiangjun Brand”, “Yipin Shuangjian Brand”, “Baoer Zhongxiu Brand” and so on.
Huoshan Huangya Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, Huoshan Huangya is shaped like a sparrow’s tongue, with many hairs and a green and yellowish color. After brewing, the internal aroma is pure and has the aroma of cooked chestnuts. The soup is bright yellow-green and has a mellow and sweet taste.
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