Hadong Yellow Tea - 30g

This traditional Korean “yellow tea” (hwangcha) from Hadong is made by withering hand-picked spring leaves, rolling them, allowing a measured slow oxidation, then finishing with a gentle roast. The result is an elegant, amber liquor with layered aromas of honey, dried fruit (persimmon, jujube), chestnut and a hint of cocoa husk. The palate is smooth and rounded with very low bitterness, a soft, silky mouthfeel and a clean, comforting aftertaste.

• Western: 2–3 g per 200 ml · 90–92 °C · 2–3 min (2–3 infusions)

• Gongfu: 4–5 g per 100 ml · 92–95 °C · 20–25 s to start, then +10–15 sec.

• Cold brew: 6–8 g per 1 L cold water · 6–8 hours in the fridge