Jun Shan Yin Zen Yellow Tea
Jun Shan Yin Zhen Yellow Tea, known as the "king of yellow teas," is a premium tea originating from Jun Shan Island, in Dongting Lake, Hunan Province. Made from hand-picked buds, it offers a unique flavour thanks to the perfect microclimate of its native region.
- Type: yellow tea.
- Format: hand-processed tea leaf buds.
- Origin: Jun Shan Island, Dongting Lake, Hunan, China.
- Aroma: soft and delicate, with floral and vegetal notes.
- Taste: sweet and velvety, with a persistent aftertaste.
- Processing: complex three-day artisanal process using only fresh buds.
Jun Shan Yin Zhen Yellow Tea is one of the most prized teas in the world, known as the "king of yellow teas." Grown exclusively on Jun Shan Island, located in Dongting Lake in Hunan Province, China, this tea owes its unique quality to the region's unique microclimate, ideal for growing high-quality tea.
The production of this tea is a highly artisanal process, requiring the exclusive use of fresh shoots hand-picked during the Qingming festival.
To produce 1 kg of dry tea, over 5 kg of fresh buds are needed, and each bud undergoes meticulous processing for three days . It is estimated that between 40,000 and 50,000 buds are needed to produce 500 grams of tea, a labor that testifies to the excellence and care behind every cup of Jun Shan Yin Zhen.
- Aroma: soft and delicate, with floral and vegetal notes.
- Taste: sweet and velvety, with a persistent and refined aftertaste.
- Leaf appearance: golden shoots, hand-crafted and uniform in appearance, a symbol of high quality.
- Processing: Three-day artisanal process, using only fresh, hand-picked sprouts.
Oriental preparation (Gong Fu Cha):
- Dosage: 5 grams of sprouts for a 150 ml Gaiwan.
- water temperature: 75-80°C.
- Infusion time: 10 seconds for the first infusion, gradually increasing the time for subsequent infusions.
- Infusions: up to 6-8 infusions, maintaining quality and flavor.
Western preparation:
- Dosage: 2-3 grams of sprouts per 200 ml cup.
- water temperature: 75-80°C.
- Infusion time: 2-3 minutes.
Jun Shan Yin Zhen is known for its beneficial properties, thanks to its richness in antioxidants and minerals.
It supports general well-being , aids digestion and offers an extraordinary sensory experience.
Perfect for connoisseurs, this tea represents the ideal combination of tradition and refinement.
Jun Shan Yin Zen Yellow Tea
