One of our favorite teas - Emerald Green is fresh aromas and flavors. A elegant yellow tea, "Cui Ya", is cultivated in the lush Huangshan Mountains of Anhui Province. These jagged, high mountains are cut with abundant, rushing streams, warm afternoon temperatures, followed with evening mists and cooler temps creating a near perfect environment for tea.
Lot Notes. This cultivar is a customer favorite in the yellow tea class. The pluck standard is leaf and bud, early in the harvest season. The leaves are uniform in shape reflecting the care in handling and processing. Leaf color is vibrant green, the look of an early spring tea.
Tea Facts. Lot was harvested in April 2024. The tea is classed as a yellow tea (the 6th variety of tea in China) as it receives an extra step or steaming of the leaves prior to final firing. This process elevates the natural aromas, sweetens its flavor, and clarifies its liquor.
Tasting Notes. Once steeped, leaves yield a lush and clean cup with distinctive floral notes. Naturally sweet, we note a nice uptick of flavor at the back of the mouth. Finishes with lingering warm notes. Lot # CY4.
Brewing Suggestions. We suggest one teaspoon or 2.5 grams of leaf for 6-8 ounces of water at a temperature of 185-195 degrees F. Steep for 2 minutes. Liquor should be a soft, clear yellow. Taste and see if it meets your flavor profile. If not, steep longer as this tea will not get astringent. Multiple steeps is the norm.
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Light bodied
This is a beautiful tea esthetically. It has a combination of vegetal and nutty roasted flavor. Astringency is fairly low. Overall the tea has a good taste and is light bodied.
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Yes, Sweet and Flowery
A delightful new tea to add to my extensive Silk Road Tea repertoire. I am really enjoying it. Tastes more like a green tea but definitely does not get astringent with a long steep. Will definitely order more.
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Pleasant tea
I am not an authority on teas, but I compare this tea as a milder version of Little Melon Seed green tea. It is sweet, light, and mildly astringent.