Huo Shan Huang Ya

Huo Shan Huang Ya (Huo Mountain Yellow Bud) is a yellow tea and historically was one of Chinese tribute teas.  Huo Mountain is located in Anhui province.  The production of yellow teas is similar to that of green teas.  However, yellow teas go through a  'yellowing' step between firing.  Yellowing is achieved by covering the leaves with wet cotton clothes or leaving them on a temperature controlled shelf for 8-10 hours.  

Modern premium Huang Ya is made from one-bud and one-leaf harvesting and requires a large amount of labor.   This mid-grade yellow tea is light but enjoyable.  
   

Huo Shan Huang Ya

Type:  Yellow Tea     Producing Country: China      Preparation:  85°C 3 Min

Dry Leaf:  The long buds have notes of wicker and biscuit.
Wet Leaf:  This must be a mid-grade Huang Ya as it has mostly 1-bud 2-leaf type of leaves.  They are vegetal (fresh green beans).
Liquor:      The pale yellow broth is smooth, sweet and vegetal (corns and green beans).  It is light and refreshing.

Tee Score: 4 out of 5