Huoshan Huangya, originating from Huoshan County in Anhui Province, is one of China's finest yellow teas. Grown in misty mountainous regions with rich soil and abundant rainfall, this tea benefits from an ideal natural environment. Huoshan Huangya is processed using a unique "yellowing" technique, which gives it a signature mellow and sweet taste. The tea leaves are slender, yellow-green, and covered with delicate silver fuzz. When brewed, it produces a golden-yellow infusion with a fresh floral aroma, a smooth mouthfeel, and a delicate sweetness that lingers pleasantly. As a rare and treasured yellow tea, Huoshan Huangya offers a refined and gentle drinking experience.
Huoshan Huangya presents a mild yet complex flavor. It begins with a soft, nutty taste, followed by a delicate floral sweetness and a hint of roasted grain. The tea is smooth and mellow, with a lingering aftertaste that refreshes the palate.
The tea leaves are thin and slightly curved, with a yellow-green hue and fine silver hairs. Once steeped, the leaves unfurl gracefully, revealing their tender texture and a bright golden liquor.
A glass or porcelain cup is ideal for enjoying Huoshan Huangya. A glass cup allows the tea leaves to be visually appreciated as they dance in the water, while a porcelain cup enhances the tea’s delicate aroma and subtle sweetness.wall design of the bamboo hat cup not only facilitates the observation of the color of the tea soup and the distribution of the tea dust, but also enables the tea fragrance to gather in the cup, enhancing the olfactory experience of tea tasting. At the same time, the glaze color of Longquan celadon is warm and moist like jade, especially the pink blue glaze and plum green glaze, which can set off the color of the tea, make the tea hao (the fine hair on the surface of the tea) more prominent, and enhance the visual beauty.
Add 5-8 tea leaves per 100-300 milliliters of water (80°C water temperature). Steep for 1-2 minutes. This tea is suitable for multiple infusions, with each steeping offering a new layer of aroma.
In China, it is common to brew tea in a glass cup. Simply place 3-5 tea leaves into the glass cup and pour in 80°C water to enjoy the refreshing aroma and taste. This method also allows you to observe the unfolding of the tea leaves.
For storing Lion’s Peak Longjing, it is best to use a tall, thick-walled porcelain or glass container to protect the tea leaves. In China, people also prefer to brew the tea in tall glass cups for an elegant experience. Another option is using a Gaiwan (盖碗) for brewing, where the leaves can be gently broken and placed in the Gaiwan for infusion.
