Product Overview
Discover the elegance of Anji Huang Jin Ya, one of China's most distinctive and treasured green teas. Grown in the misty high-mountain tea gardens of Anji, Zhejiang Province, this exceptional tea is prized for its naturally golden-colored buds, delicate structure, and refined fresh sweetness. Unlike ordinary green tea varieties, Huang Jin Ya is a unique albino tea cultivar that develops its beautiful golden appearance during the early spring growth period, creating a rare combination of visual beauty and sophisticated flavor.
This Supreme Grade Anji Huang Jin Ya is carefully selected from the earliest spring harvest, when the tea plants produce their first tender buds after winter dormancy. At this stage, the buds are still compact and unopened, containing a higher concentration of natural aromatic compounds and fresh, sweet flavors. Compared with later harvest selections, these early-picked buds are shorter, finer, more delicate, and more tightly formed, resulting in a more elegant appearance and a richer, more concentrated fragrance.
The carefully selected buds feature a beautiful golden-yellow color, fine texture, and uniform appearance. After brewing, the tender buds slowly unfold in the water, revealing their delicate structure. The leaf color becomes a softer and lighter yellow-green shade, which is a natural characteristic of high-grade Huang Jin Ya made from young, tender buds. Compared with standard selections, superior-grade Golden Bud tea produces a clearer and brighter infusion with a more transparent, elegant pale yellow color, creating an exceptional visual experience.
The tea liquor is smooth, silky, and refined, releasing an elegant spring aroma with notes of fresh flowers, young tea buds, subtle creaminess, and natural sweetness. The flavor is gentle yet full-bodied, with a clean freshness, very low bitterness, and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste. Thanks to the use of early spring tender buds, this tea delivers a softer texture and purer taste, perfectly showcasing the unique character of Huang Jin Ya.
The value of Anji Huang Jin Ya comes not only from its rare cultivar but also from the strict requirements for cultivation, harvest timing, and production. Grown in high mountain tea gardens with cool temperatures, misty conditions, and significant day-night temperature differences, the tea plants grow slowly and naturally accumulate more aromatic substances and sweet flavors. Combined with the selection of the earliest spring buds, this Supreme Grade Huang Jin Ya achieves an outstanding balance of delicate appearance, intense fragrance, bright tea liquor, and elegant taste.
A cup of Supreme Anji Huang Jin Ya is more than a premium green tea; it is a precious expression of early spring from the high mountains of Anji.
Brewing Guide: For the best experience, use a transparent glass cup or white porcelain gaiwan to appreciate the beautiful unfolding of the golden buds and the clarity of the tea liquor.
Tea Amount: 3g per serving (adjust according to personal preference)
Water Temperature: 80°C-85°C (176°F-185°F)
Tea-to-Water Ratio: Approximately 1:50 (3g tea with 150ml water)
First Infusion: Around 60 seconds
Re-steeping: Suitable for multiple infusions, gradually extending steeping time according to taste
To brew, first add a small amount of warm water to gently awaken the delicate buds, then slowly pour in the remaining water along the side of the cup. Avoid using boiling water, as excessive heat may reduce the fresh aroma and delicate sweetness of the tea.
This high-quality Huang Jin Ya is excellent for multiple infusions. The first infusion highlights its fresh spring floral fragrance and tender sweetness, while later infusions reveal a smoother texture, deeper sweetness, and a lingering aftertaste.