{"title":"Yellow loose leaf tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYellow loose leaf tea is an increasingly rare and expensive variety, highly prized for its unique spicy sweetness. Our collection features exceptional examples from China — lightly oxidised, with a character quite unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat is Yellow Loose Leaf Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIndeed, the process for making yellow loose leaf tea is similar to that of green tea, but with an added step of encasing and steaming the leaves. This allows the tea to oxidise slowly for a brief period before the oxidising enzymes are fully denatured by heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMoreover, this extra step produces a far more mellow taste than is found in most green teas. It also gives the leaves a slightly yellow colouring during drying. One primary aim of yellow tea production is to remove the characteristic grassy smell of green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Huo Shan Huang Ya Yellow Loose Leaf Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFurthermore, our Huo Shan Huang Ya comes from the Simao region in Yunnan. Production begins with pan-firing — in which the tea is slightly roasted in a wok so that the enzymes responsible for fermentation are destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAdditionally, the still warm leaves are then carefully wrapped in cloths, allowing the remaining humidity to dry naturally and gently for several hours. This step is repeated until the leaves have reached the right degree of maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Unique Spicy Sweetness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIndeed, the result is a yellow loose leaf tea of remarkable character. The yellow tips develop a unique spicy sweetness in the cup, accompanied by a fresh and fine resonance. There is truly nothing else quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"huo-shan-huang-ya-loose-leaf-yellow-tea","title":"Huo Shan Huang Ya Loose Leaf Yellow Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e🍵 The Leaf — Slender spring buds from Huo Shan County in Anhui, hand-plucked in early April and slowly transformed through the ancient men huang yellowing process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍵 The Liquor — A clear, luminous golden-green infusion with a gentle floral fragrance that rises cleanly from the first pour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍵 The Character — Smooth and unhurried, with warm notes of chestnut and honey, a whisper of spring blossom, and a complete absence of bitterness or astringency\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍵 The Occasion — Quiet, reflective mid-morning or afternoon drinking for those who appreciate something genuinely rare in the cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHuo Shan Huang Ya is one of the rarest loose leaf teas in existence — a Chinese yellow tea of genuine historical distinction from the mountains of Huo Shan County in Anhui Province, eastern China. The name translates as Mount Huo Yellow Bud, and it has graced imperial cups since the Ming Dynasty, when it was recorded as a tribute tea of such value that a single jin of bud tea commanded a full tael of silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYellow tea occupies a singular position in the world of Chinese tea. Made from Camellia sinensis like green, oolong, and black teas, it undergoes a uniquely labour-intensive additional stage known as men huang — sealing yellow. After an initial pan-firing to halt oxidation, the tender early-spring buds are wrapped in cloth while still warm and allowed to rest and slowly transform. Heat and moisture work together to draw out a gentle change, softening the natural grassiness of green tea into something altogether more mellow, sweet, and rounded. This wrapping and resting process may be repeated several times over a number of days, each stage developing the character further. A final pass over charcoal fixes the flavour and deepens the warm, nutty fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the cup, the result is a tea of exceptional refinement. The liquor glows golden-green, clear and luminous. The aroma rises softly — warm chestnut and fresh spring blossom — and the first sip confirms exactly what the nose suggests. Smooth, naturally sweet, and entirely without the sharpness some find off-putting in green teas, it leaves a clean and gently lingering finish. It is the kind of tea that earns a second cup without a moment's deliberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSince 2008, High Teas London has been one of the country's leading independent tea specialists, with over 350 teas and infusions — one of the largest collections in the country. Teas of this rarity and pedigree are precisely what we have always sought out, and Huo Shan Huang Ya represents one of the finest examples in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow tea (Camellia sinensis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huo Shan Huang Ya calls for a little care with temperature. Use water that has cooled to around 75 to 80°C — water that is too hot will flatten the delicate sweetness and introduce an unwelcome edge. Allow around 3 to 4 grams of leaf per 250ml, and steep for 2 to 3 minutes for the first infusion. The leaves will comfortably yield three or four further brews; increase the steeping time slightly with each one and watch the character evolve gently between infusions. A glass vessel is particularly rewarding with this tea — the slow unfurling of the slender, pale buds as they descend through the water is one of the small pleasures of loose leaf drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":8570188333092,"sku":"HUHU-50-DB110","price":13.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":8570188365860,"sku":"HUHU-125-DB110","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":8570188398628,"sku":"HUHU-250-DB110","price":48.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":8570188431396,"sku":"HUHU-500-DB110","price":88.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41222913687730,"sku":"HUHU-60-DB110","price":16.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41222917030066,"sku":"HUHU-150-DB110","price":34.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/products\/HuoShanHuangYaPM.jpg?v=1778163937"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/collections\/Yellow_401ad32e-6599-4195-b360-5c794d72903a.jpg?v=1778681455","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/collections\/yellow-loose-leaf-tea.oembed","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}