Korea Boseong Jungjak 'Hwangcha' Yellow Tea

A lovely Korean tea with a lovely combination of gentle sweet notes of plum and apricot combined with a slight tangy finish. The producer has this to say of Korean Hwangcha (Yellow Tea): Bohyang yellow tea is produced under the responsibility of Mrs. Choi Seung-seon, One of the three successors of Bohyang Tea CompanyThrough a process called "Minhwang," it acquires a mild taste and aroma that falls between green tea and black tea. It is a type of tea that harmonizes well with the characteristics of the native Korean leaf tea tree, a deciduous species. Minhwang is the extra tea processing step which transforms green tea into yellow which involves wrapping the tea and placing it into a wooden box, with the heat and humidity causing non-enzymatic oxidisation to occur, causing the tea to shift in colour from green to yellow. Tasting Notes: - Smooth texture- Tangy citrus taste with dark chocolate notes Harvest: Spring (Jungjak), May-June 2024Origin: Boseong County, South Jeolla Province, KoreaCultivar: Native Korean cultivarOrganic: Certified Organic FarmSourced: Direct from the producer Bohyang TeaPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 30% Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 80°C/176°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 1-2 minutes Packaging: Resealable aluminium ziplock bag