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Each 1.06 oz Tin contains approximately 10-12 servings. Depending on steeping method, each serving can yield 2-3 cups, for a total of 20-30 cups per tin.
Mirik, Darjeeling
Second Flush, June
5000 ft
AV2
Whole leaf yellow tea
This exquisite yellow tea hails from the Yanki Tea Factory, a remarkable small village cooperative in Darjeeling. Founded by Yanki, a former tea plucker turned visionary, this cooperative was established to uplift her community through the art of tea-making. They are also the creators of our exceptional Yanki Red Oolong.
During our visit in July 2022, we had the pleasure of meeting Allan, Yanki’s son, who revealed a delightful surprise—a yellow tea he had crafted. Yellow tea, historically reserved for Chinese emperors, is a rare treasure, even today, produced only in limited quantities due to the exceptional skill required in its creation. The intricate yellowing process, which eliminates the grassiness found in green tea, results in a mellow, soft, and beautifully rounded cup.
In 2023, we had the privilege of tasting Yanki’s high-altitude, whole-leaf yellow tea, and we were utterly captivated. The tea offers a luxurious, rich mouthfeel with delicate, savory notes reminiscent of a buttered croissant and greens sautéed in ghee. It’s a truly unforgettable experience for the discerning palate.
Low Moderate
Number of infusions per 2.5 g: 4-5
2.5 gms of tea (use a digital scale)
20-150 ml (4-5 fl-oz) or 1/2 - 2/3rd cup of water at 80°C - 85°C (or 175°F - 180°F)
This Yellow Tea works great for the gongfu method of steeping as it helps coax out all the subtle flavors.
We recommend 5 gm of tea
100 ml water (approximate 10-20 ml of water per 1 gm of tea) at 80°C - 85°C (or 175°F - 180°F).
Origin
This Darjeeling Yellow tea is a rare and exceptional gem, crafted by Allan, a passionate young tea maker from the Yanki Darjeeling Orthodox Small Tea Growers Welfare Society, a small-batch tea farm in Rangbang Village. The farm was founded by Allan’s mother, Yanki, who once worked as a tea plucker, selling her leaves to large manufacturers in the region. After a heart-wrenching experience where her hard-earned leaves were rejected and she lost a day’s wages, Yanki vowed to create her own tea farm. Today, through her cooperative, she empowers her fellow villagers, paying them four to five times more than other local manufacturers. We are thrilled to collaborate with them, sharing their finest teas with you.
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