2006 Aged Huang Jin Ye Raw Puerh Tea

Description

This Huang Jin Ye Raw Puerh Tea is an Aged Puerh Tea from 2006. Deriving from Yunnan, China, it is slightly sweet and light in Qi. A great daily drinker that is aged yet affordable.

• Tea Region: Yunnan Private Estate Selection.
• Season: Summer 2006.
• Caffeine Level: Low to Medium Caffeine.
• Time of Day to Drink: Anytime, including Evenings.
• Hand-Picked Tea: Yes.
• Forest Tea: Yes.
• Tea Quality: Gourmet Tea.
• Flavor: Earthy, Slightly Raw and Sweet. Not Overly Raw.
• Single Origin Tea: Yes.
• Tea Steep Method: 3-5 grams steeped for 30-60 seconds.
• Qi Strength: Low to Medium Qi.
• Attributes: Organic. Single Origin. Aged Puerh Tea.

This is a raw Puerh tea, which means it undergoes a slow but dynamic fermentation process. After processing, the tea retains moisture, enzymes, and microbes that gradually transform it while it sits in dry storage.

The structures of bitter compounds like catechins transform as they interact with oxygen, becoming more palatable. The microbes digest tannins and convert them into softer and more complex flavors. It’s a constant, dynamic fermentation process that greatly enhances the tea’s complexity as the years pass.

The end result is a deep, intense, fermented tea with earthy and raw flavors, as well as a distinctive sweetness.