Yellow tea is a rare tea in that it is similar in taste and appearance to green tea. Yellow tea is usually more oxidised and has a longer and slower drying time than green tea. All yellow teas are produced in China.
Yellow Needle tea is made from long pale yellow and silver buds that haven't opened. The flavor has a hint of melon and a bit of chocolate. The typical Yunnan county flavors are skillfully combined in this unique, soft flavored tea variety.
The history of the Huang Xiao Cha yellow tea goes all the way to the Ming- and Qing-dynasties. This yellow tea has a pleasant toasty and sweetish aroma.