It's All About Tea — yellow tea

In Part I of this article, we dived in-depth into yellow tea's specifics. Today, to conclude our talk on the subject, "Path of Cha" has invited a Yellow Tea expert and producer to discuss this rare tea. He will also share his tips and tricks on brewing Huang Cha to get the best out of its refined and delicate character.

Yun Yao lives in Ya'an, Sichuan, where he produces a variety of yellow teas. His teas are sought after both in China and abroad. "Path of Cha" proudly sells one of his signature products, the Yellow Tea Brick. (Read More)

Among China's six types of tea, Yellow Tea is somewhat rare and less known of. It seems more enigmatic and remains wrapped in mystery. Even in its home country China, this tea is considered uncommon. Compared to other tea types, fewer people are aware of Yellow Tea in terms of history, production, and properties.

Today, we'll discuss this tea in depth and let it take its deserved seat as a top tea to discover and enjoy! Let's uncover the secrets of this unique and refined tea together! (Read more)

Yellow tea (黄茶 – Huang Cha) is the rarest of China's six tea types, less than 1% of the country's tea. It's made like green tea with one extra step, Men Huang (sealed yellowing), which takes away the grassy edge and leaves a smoother, sweeter cup. Here's how it's made and which yellow teas to try. (Read more)

There are six main types of tea: White, Green, Yellow, Oolong, Black (Red) and Pu-erh.

All six derive from the same plant. What accounts for their many differences are the length of time it takes for the tea leaves to become oxidized and the processing style, which can include such methods as roasting, steaming, pan-firing and aging. (Read more)