Bug-bitten Huangdacha 虫咬黄大茶 - Yellow Tea
The defense mechanisms that the tea plant develops against the bite of little bugs, scientifically identified as Empoasca Matsumurasca onukii, give this yellow tea an amazing sweetness and a refreshing aftertaste, that perfectly mingle to give life to a unique and rare gem.
This yellow tea falls under the Huángdàchá 黄大茶 category, and it is made with the first bud and the larger mature leaves of the tea plant, reaching even the fourth or fifth leaf. A more mature harvest would normally give a stronger taste, but the almost invisible bug-bites on the leaves increase their sweetness and fragrance, and the result is a surprisingly sugary and mellow tea, with roasted notes of chestnut, and a delicate floral hint of chamomile.
Origin: Zhangbei, Heyuan, Guangdong province
Flush: Spring 2024
Format: 25 gr. (0.88 oz), loose leaves
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Infusion Parameters
EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water
Brewing time: Begin with a 20-25 second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 75-85°C
Number of brews: 4-5
WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2:30 minutes
Water temperature: 75-85°C
COLD BREW
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 6-7 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
Selected farmers
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Shipping
For all European countries and America we ship through our distributor located in Italy, Europe, while for Asia, Oceania and African countries we use our logistic center located in China (link).
For European countries there is no custom-clearance procedure; for all the other shipments we accompany the package with all the necessary papers to ensure the fastest process possible.
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Eastern Leaves’s Guarantee
We guarantee the product will arrive securely as well as beautifully packed. While very rare, breakage in shipping can happen. In the unlikely event of breakage please contact us and we will replace the defected item with no additional charge. Please email info@easternleaves.com to arrange for a replacement or return.