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Clear glass teacup with tea on a matching saucer against a plain background
Green tea leaves on a white background
Clear glass teacup with tea on a matching saucer against a plain background

Hou Shan Huang Ya

Harvested in 2025, Hou Shan Huang Ya is a delicate yellow tea from China’s Anhui Province, made using a traditional slow oxidation process. It brews a pale golden liquor with delicate notes of chestnut, sweet hay, and wildflowers. Smooth and mellow, this refined tea offers a gentle, lingering finish with low bitterness.

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Harvested in April 2025, Hou Shan Huang Ya, or "Yellow Buds from Hou Mountain," is delicate yellow tea grown in the high-altitude regions of Anhui Province, China. This traditional tea is crafted using a unique, slow oxidation process known as “men huan,” which gives it its signature golden hue and smooth, mellow character.

The slender, downy buds produce a pale yellow liquor with a gentle aroma of sweet hay, chestnut, and wildflowers. On the palate, expect a silky, nuanced cup with subtle notes of toasted grains, soft vegetal sweetness, and a lingering, clean finish.

Elegant, refreshing, and low in bitterness, Hou Shan Huang Ya is perfect for those seeking a refined tea experience that sits between green and white tea in taste.

TIME: Morning / Afternoon

INFUSIONS: 2+

TYPE: Yellow Tea

ORIGIN: China

CAFFEINE: Low
Brewing instructions
  • Use around 3g of tea (1-2 heaped teaspoons) in 250ml of water
  • Use slightly cooled boiled water, around 75-80°C
  • Infuse for 4 minutes depending on your preferred strength
Health Benefits

All tea comes from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but the way it's processed creates the wide variety of teas we enjoy today.

Compared to black tea, green and yellow tea retains a higher concentration of polyphenols, particularly catechins like EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which are known for their powerful antioxidant properties. While green and yellow tea contains less caffeine than black tea, it still provides a gentle energy boost which is ideal for staying alert without the jitters.

Green and yellow tea is linked to a wide range of health benefits, including:

  • Enhanced brain function and focus
  • Support for heart health and healthy cholesterol levels
  • Boosted metabolism and fat oxidation
  • Reduced inflammation and cellular protection

It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which works synergistically with caffeine to promote calm, focused energy and support mental clarity without causing drowsiness.

With its light, refreshing taste and wellness-supporting qualities, green and yellow tea is an ideal daily ritual for both mind and body.
Ingredients

Yellow Tea.
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