Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.7g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Yellow Tea is a lightly oxidized tea unique to China. Similar to Green tea but with a more smooth taste and less astringency, its delicate flavour puts it into the rare and highly prized category of teas. Caffeine Level: Low Caffeine. Country of Origin: China. Ingredients: Yellow tea. Steeping Suggestions: 1 teaspoon of tea (3g) per 6oz cup of water, 75-80°C (167-176°F) for 3 minutes.