China, as the homeland of tea, has a rich tea culture and many famous tea varieties. Among them, yellow tea, as a unique type of tea, occupies an important position in the history of Chinese tea with its unique production process and mellow taste. This article will focus on Junshan Yinzhen, Mengding Yellow Bud, Huoshan Yellow Bud, and Yuan'an Yellow Tea, which are known as the "Four Great Yellow Teas of China".
First of all, Junshan Silver Needle, produced on Junshan Island in Dongting Lake, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, is one of the top ten famous teas in China and a representative variety of yellow tea. Its shape is as slender as a needle, the overall shape is uniform and elegant, and the surface is white. After simmering, the tea soup is clear and translucent, the color is tender and yellow, and it exudes a faint fragrance. The inner buds are golden yellow, so they have the reputation of "gold inlaid with jade".
Secondly, Mengding Yellow Bud, originating from Mengding Mountain in Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, has also been rated as one of the top ten famous teas in the country. Its buds are even, flat and straight, yellow in color, and golden are revealed. After brewing, Mengding yellow buds taste sweet and fresh, sweet and tender, showing the unique charm of yellow tea.
Moreover, Huoshan Yellow Buds, produced in Huoshan County, Anhui Province, has a long history and has been a tribute tea from the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. The shape of Huoshan yellow buds is straight and slightly spread, evenly formed into flowers, resembling a bird's tongue, and the tender green is draped. After brewing, its taste is mellow and sweet, and the aroma is fragrant and lasting, reflecting the profound heritage of yellow tea.
Finally, Yuan'an yellow tea, a local specialty of Yuan'an County, Hubei Province, belongs to the yellow tea category. It is made of one bud, one leaf and two leaves, and its cord is ring-shaped, and the color is golden. After brewing, Yuan'an yellow tea has a mellow and sweet taste, a strange and long-lasting fragrance, the soup color is yellow and bright, and the bottom of the leaves is tender and yellow, showing the rich diversity of yellow tea.
The uniqueness of yellow tea lies in its special stuffy yellow process, which is a mild fermentation process, so that the tea leaves are slightly fermented after a period of piling up after finishing, resulting in a unique yellow tea quality. This process gives yellow tea its unique aroma and taste, making it unique among many types of tea.
China's four major yellow teas not only represent the highest quality and unique flavor of yellow tea, but also the treasure of Chinese tea culture. They carry rich historical stories and regional characteristics, and each yellow tea attracts tea lovers with its unique charm. Whether it is tasting or researching, these four yellow teas are an indispensable part of Chinese tea culture, which is worthy of our taste, inheritance and promotion.