Two Yellow Teas
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Two Yellow Teas
by Aphroditea » Jul 3rd, '08, 09:20
Well, in a buying spree last night, fueled by the euphoria of the bulk bins at Central market, I aquired two yellow teas. I have not tried yellow yet, but after perusing Victoria's and Hop's forays, I am curious.
The two teas are from Republic of Tea's Exclusive Estate for Central Market and they were fairly pricey, so we'll see how I fair vis-avis bang for buck.
Tea 1: Hunan Yellow Tea
Tea 2: Anhui Yellow Tea
I will do some reviewing here in the next couple of days (I hope!)
bottoms up!
The two teas are from Republic of Tea's Exclusive Estate for Central Market and they were fairly pricey, so we'll see how I fair vis-avis bang for buck.
Tea 1: Hunan Yellow Tea
Tea 2: Anhui Yellow Tea
I will do some reviewing here in the next couple of days (I hope!)
bottoms up!
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Notes: Round One!
by Aphroditea » Jul 4th, '08, 08:41
I was able to dig into one of the teas yesterday....the Hunan Yellow. I decided to prepare the tea as per the directions on the bin. It was also indicated that I should be able to infuse more than once. I did three infusions with the first two coming out quite well and the last being very weak. Overall, I enjoyed this tea. I would like to see it get at least 2 infusions out of every standard steep and also hold up well to gongfu, that would make the price worth it. I will gongfu this tea sometime in the next week.
Here are my short notes:
HUNAN YELLOW – RoT EXCLUSIVE ESTATE (Junshan Yinzhen?)
note: I believe that a yellow from the Hunan region should be the yellow version of Silver Needles, however, this tea looked different. Anyone know if perhaps the Junshan can look different? EDIT: after some more research I think this tea is kin to Wei Shan Mao Jian. This tea, however, is still lighter in color than the examples I have seen of the Wei Shan.
Prepping in the stone teapot (this pot holds approx. 4oz). One and a half TSP infusion at 160 for 3 minutes. Dry leaves are small and curly. Similar to White Monkey, just smaller and with a yellow tinge. Dry leaves smell most like green tea with a hint of aroma similar to Darjeeling.
Aroma: fresh, sweet, similar to Alishan, mellow
Color: light peachy gold, with a little bit of film (white 'hairs')
Flavor: subtle, but with complexity that builds. A mellower version of Silver Needles. Pleasant, smooth and slightly sweet, with a lingering sweet finish.
Second steep: Same leaves, temp and time.
Aroma: less 'green' smell in this infusion
Color: paler in color, just a hint of peach, also with little white ‘hairs’ creating a film
Flavor: a bit weaker, but fresher. More like a white, less sweet with the appearance of florals.
Third Steep: Same leaves, temp and time.
Aroma: very mellow with heavy sweetness
Color: very pale peach with only a hint of gold
Flavor: much weaker. Hint of bitterness. Body is subtly floral. Finish is bitter.
Here are my short notes:
HUNAN YELLOW – RoT EXCLUSIVE ESTATE (Junshan Yinzhen?)
note: I believe that a yellow from the Hunan region should be the yellow version of Silver Needles, however, this tea looked different. Anyone know if perhaps the Junshan can look different? EDIT: after some more research I think this tea is kin to Wei Shan Mao Jian. This tea, however, is still lighter in color than the examples I have seen of the Wei Shan.
Prepping in the stone teapot (this pot holds approx. 4oz). One and a half TSP infusion at 160 for 3 minutes. Dry leaves are small and curly. Similar to White Monkey, just smaller and with a yellow tinge. Dry leaves smell most like green tea with a hint of aroma similar to Darjeeling.
Aroma: fresh, sweet, similar to Alishan, mellow
Color: light peachy gold, with a little bit of film (white 'hairs')
Flavor: subtle, but with complexity that builds. A mellower version of Silver Needles. Pleasant, smooth and slightly sweet, with a lingering sweet finish.
Second steep: Same leaves, temp and time.
Aroma: less 'green' smell in this infusion
Color: paler in color, just a hint of peach, also with little white ‘hairs’ creating a film
Flavor: a bit weaker, but fresher. More like a white, less sweet with the appearance of florals.
Third Steep: Same leaves, temp and time.
Aroma: very mellow with heavy sweetness
Color: very pale peach with only a hint of gold
Flavor: much weaker. Hint of bitterness. Body is subtly floral. Finish is bitter.
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