Huo Mountain Yellow Tea

Description

Huo Mountain Yellow Tea represents the best of this little-known Chinese tea tradition. Like green tea, yellow tea is lightly oxidized. Then it undergoes another step in processing to tone down the green tea grassiness. Huo Mountain contains only young, whole leaves and buds—the most prized part of the tea plant. Prepare yourself for this exquisite tea.

Without the grassiness, Huo Mountain tastes warmer, rounder, and smoother than any green tea. The mouthfeel most closely resembles a fine Kuki Cha, with its nutty and buttery texture. The aroma conveys a vegetal heartiness—usually found in Japanese teas—but without the deep marine intensity. The flavor dances between savory and sweet. When compared to a green tea, you might call Huo Mountain mellow or hearty. The custardy texture resembles a tippy black tea, but without the heaviness. And among all these overlapping flavors, the astringency hides way, way in the back: no louder than a peep. From the umami richness to the lingering sweet finish, I’m willing to bet you’ve never tasted a tea like this before.

We hesitated to import a yellow tea, when so few people in the US know the category. But after tasting Huo Mountain Yellow Tea, we knew we had to bring it on. Have a taste.

Lake Missoula Tea Company commits to direct-sourcing teas and botanicals from sustainable farms. First we choose organic ingredients, and then we create our blends in small batches. In short, we love to drink this stuff, and we’re proud to share with you the tastiest, freshest tea possible. Store away from light and oxygen, and your teas will keep for a good long time.