2025 Junshan Yinzhen | Yellow Tea Tea & Infusions- Cha Moods

2025 Junshan Yinzhen | Yellow Tea

€36,00

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25g
50

Delicate, golden buds from Junshan Island in Hunan — Junshan Yinzhen is one of China’s rarest and most revered yellow teas. Hand-picked in early spring 2025, every slender bud is wrapped in its own downy coat, undergoing the slow and careful “menhuang” (sealed yellowing) process that defines this tea.

When steeped in glass, the buds stand upright, gently rising and falling in the water like tiny lanterns adrift. This mesmerizing dance is as much part of the experience as the taste itself, recalling why this tea has long been treasured for both beauty and flavor.

The result is a luminous infusion with notes of orchid honey, sweet corn, and a gentle, lingering warmth. Its smooth body and refined sweetness make it a tea for quiet, contemplative moments. Historically reserved for emperors, Junshan Yinzhen remains a benchmark of elegance in Chinese tea.

Tea Farm: Junshan Island, Dongting Lake, Hunan, China

Vintage: Early Spring 2025

Cultivar: Local small-leaf varietal

Process: Traditional yellow tea craft (menhuang, slow yellowing)

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Why Choose Junshan Yellow Tea?
Known as one of China’s Ten Famous Teas, Junshan Yellow Tea is a luxurious experience for tea connoisseurs. Its unique flavor profile makes it a perfect companion for meditative moments or pairing with light desserts.

Each sip transports you to the tranquil shores of Junshan Island, where tradition and craftsmanship meet in harmony. Experience the art of Chinese yellow tea with this golden treasure.

Aroma: Orchid, honeyed grains

Taste: Sweet corn, chestnut, soft florals

Mouthfeel: Silky, mellow, lingering warmth

3g per 150ml at 80–85°C, 2–3 minutes. Best enjoyed in glass or porcelain to admire the dancing golden buds.

Harvested exclusively from the delicate buds of tea trees on Junshan Island in Hunan, the tea is first withered to reduce moisture, then pan-fried to halt oxidation. The defining step, menhuang (闷黄) or "sealed yellowing," follows—where the buds are gently wrapped and lightly fermented over several days, allowing the tea to develop its signature golden hue and mellow, sweet flavor. This slow transformation enhances its smooth texture and complex aroma, with notes of floral honey and a lingering, refreshing aftertaste.