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9 Saturation
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9 Aftertaste
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10 Aroma
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Mengding Huang Ya tea is renowned worldwide for its unique flavor and aroma. This tea variety is produced in the Mengding Mountains in Sichuan Province, China. The Mengding Mountains are known for their mists and rain, creating ideal growing conditions for tea trees. The name Mengding (蒙顶) itself translates from Chinese as "Misty Peak."
The process of picking Mengding Huang Ya tea is quite labor-intensive. Only large, fully formed buds or buds with only one leaf remaining are selected. Harvesting usually takes place in the spring, during the second half of March.
Besides the unique natural characteristics of the growing season and the spring harvest, another of the secrets of Mengding Huang Ya tea is its production technology. The processing begins with Sha Qing (Green Killing), where the picked tea leaves are heated in kettles at temperatures of 100-130 degrees Celsius. This is followed by Sha Qing, where the green tea's freshness is secured. After this, comes the key stage—Menghuang (Yellow Languishing), when the tea turns yellow and acquires its unique flavor.
The result is a tea with simmering flavors, vaguely reminiscent of the delicate notes of Long Jing with warm summery tones. The taste of Meng Ding Huang Ya is light, pure, soft, subtle, delicate, and balanced. When brewed optimally, it is sweet and refreshing, with hints of almond. A piquant astringency may develop with prolonged steeping.
This tea relaxes and immerses you in a soft, pleasant state. Its flavor and aroma create an atmosphere of comfort and coziness, allowing you to savor every sip of this wonderful beverage.
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Name in Chinese
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蒙顶黄芽 |
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Pinyin
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mēngdǐng huáng yá |
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English name
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Mengding huang ya |
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Translation
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Yellow buds from Mending |
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Country
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China |
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Provinces
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Сычуань (四川) |
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Region
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Mengding (蒙顶) |
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Habitat
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Мэндин (蒙顶, mēngdǐng) |
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Due to the fact that this variety was hidden from foreigners for a long time, it is little known outside of China. It has only a few types: there is bud tea - Jun Shan Yin Zhen (Silver Needles from Mount Jun Shan), Yin Zhen (Silver Needles), Mei Ding Huang Ya, as well as leaf tea, which is divided into "small" and "large tea leaves" - Huo Shan Huang Ya, Bei Gan Mao Jian.
