March 16, 2023
Meng Ding Huang Ya
Yellow bud from Meng Ding
Grand cru
Product code:
CSTJ-3
This famous yellow tea composed almost entirely of buds comes from Sichuan province (China).
Its magnificent young shoots are selected before being covered with the fine hairs typical of that grade of imperial picking! Its light yellow liquor is sweet and tasty. Bold hazelnut aromas are complemented by hints of vanilla and herbs.
The finish is supported by its creamy texture and sweet taste. In the tradition of great teas - preferably to be enjoyed in a gaiwan in a careful ambiance!
- Cultivar: Ming Shan no 9
- Producer: M. Zhang
- Altitude: 400m
- Date of harvest: February 23, 2022
Gaiwan technique
Quantity / 150ml of water
3
Temperature of infusion
80
Infusion length 1
30 - 45 sec
Infusion length 2
20 - 35 sec
Infusion length 3
40 - 55 sec
Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1.5
Temperature of infusion
80
Infusion length
4 - 5 min
Flavour wheel
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Woody
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Spice
Vegetal
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