Hadong Hwangcha (Korean Yellow)
A Korean yellow tea from Hadong, on the slopes of Jirisan. Despite the name, it is not made like a Chinese yellow tea. The leaf is withered, rolled and heaped so it oxidises, which lands it closer to a light oolong and gives a honeyed, low-bitterness cup the colour of amber. Best in a teapot, not gongfu.
Tasting Notes
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Origin
Plant
Jaeraejong (재래종)
Land
200–600m
Craft
Spring harvest. Withered, rolled, heaped to oxidise, then dried. Korean-style, not Chinese sealed-yellowing..
From the tea table
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