Meng Ding Huang Ya “Yellow Bud” (2025 Spring)

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Type: Yellow Tea
Origin: Fudansi, Mengding Mountain, Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar: Lao Chuan Cha (Qun Ti Zhong, heirloom variety)
Elevation: 1060-1100m
Steeping instructions: 90˚C / 194˚F Gongfu style: 1g : 30ml, 10s + 5s per infusion Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style (recommend using highball glass): 1g : 80ml Cold brew: 1g : 100ml, 3 hours or longer.

Description: Meng Ding Huang Ya, or “Yellow Bud Tea,” is a refined spring expression made from tender buds, showcasing the layered craftsmanship of premium yellow tea. This 2025 harvest comes from Fudansi on Mengding Mountain at 1060–1100 meters. Hand-plucked in early spring during the first flush on March 21, the fresh buds undergo a precise, multi-stage sequence: withering and an initial pan-firing to stabilize them; sealed-yellow once; then four successive cycles of pan-firing and sealing-yellow. After that, the leaves are straightened and finished with three rounds of controlled drying, building layered mellowness while preserving clarity. This interleaving of heat and resting creates the signature soft oxidation and rounded sweetness without heaviness. The dry leaves show a delicate yellow-brown hue and release layered aromas of plum and spring blossoms. The infusion yields a luminous golden-yellow liquor with a honeyed fragrance and a silky texture. On the palate, it is clean yet nuanced—bright floral top notes settle into a sustained, gently sweet finish. Meng Ding Huang Ya rewards attention with subtle depth and refined elegance.

Shipped in August 2025

Member posts

Tif Taylor

10mo ago

It is a soft and mellow tea. Usually I'm not looking for that, but if I were, this would be 4 stars for me. I do sense it's clarity, but just not enough flavor for my personal taste

Meng Ding Huang Ya “Yellow Bud” (2025 Spring) from MyTeaPal Store

Seems like decent quality but every steep just had little to no flavor and was always borderline bitter. I think it gets the job done if you want something warm and basey maybe. Ma… more

grass
artichoke
brass
mushroom
bitter

Matthew

10mo ago

This was my favorite tea of the month so far. So smooth and silky and yet complex. Delicate, but bold in its sweetness.

Meng Ding Huang Ya “Yellow Bud” (2025 Spring) from MyTeaPal Store

blueberry
plum
floral
macadamia nut
almond blossom
light confectionaries

Kurt Johansen

11mo ago

Meng Ding Huang Ya “Yellow Bud” (2025 Spring) from MyTeaPal Store

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 115 TDS water. Good, nutty yellow tea. Some good umami flavor and a hint of floral and a bit of honey sweetness. Rati… more

floral
vegetal
umami
nutty
honey

Valentea

11mo ago

Meng Ding Huang Ya “Yellow Bud” (2025 Spring) from MyTeaPal Store

The first time i drank this tea was 2 weeks ago with my father. We have been very surprised by the aroma of the tea, we liked it a lot. I remember i picked some lemon pie notes bu… more

creamy
nutty
umami
baked

Micah Harkins

1y ago

Meng Ding Huang Ya “Yellow Bud” (2025 Spring) from MyTeaPal Store

I prefer this beautiful tea brewed at 180°F, and it has some beautiful flavors, as well as a very complex evolution whilst steeping. Asparagus and peas are definitely the predomin… more

dandelion
floral
vegetal
asparagus
peas

Shinzo(Teawithanattitude)

1y ago

Meng Ding Huang Ya “Yellow Bud” (2025 Spring) from MyTeaPal Store