Huang Da Cha
Huang Da Cha
Yellow teas history in China dates back more than 400 years. The most famous of yellow teas - Huang Da Cha - is produced in Huo Shan, Jinzai, and Lu'an, Anhui Province.
It is characterized by its elongated, coiled, brown-yellow-leaf. It is produced using traditional processes, this includes the bud, top 2 leaves and stems. It has a very mild subtle flavour often talked about as having a nutty or chocolate-like flavour.
The leaves if kept damp (not in standing water) can be steeped several times.
HOW TO BREW:
Take one teaspoon of tea, pour hot water at the temperature approx. 80-90 degrees and steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and drink. Leave the leaves damp (not in the water though) and they can be used several times, but remember to increase the steeping time by approximately 30 seconds each time.