Legendary and rare, genuine, well-produced yellow teas are difficult to find. They are processed in a similar way to green teas, but with the special process known as ‘Sealing Yellow’ (Men Huang in Chinese). This involves spontaneous fermentation, which gives yellow teas their special character. In addition to green tea-like flavours, a slightly smoky but sweet note is typical. The strength of the infusion varies depending on the variety.
