Taste: Lemongrass, caramel, butterscotch, cardamom, mulberries
Energy: Aligning, Centered, Filling, Warming and Cooling (Balancing)
Session time: 1-2 hours (6-10 brews)
Huáng Piàn (黃片, "Yellow Leaves") refers to large, mature leaf material sorted from premium material in the Pu'er crafting process. This material is milder in flavor, presenting as a mellow and nourishing tea broth.
While this leaf grade used to remain in the villages for local consumption, recent years have created a significant market demand. Huang Pian is now appreciated as its own category of Pu'er capable of a full flavor and mouthfeel and an invigorating yet grounded full-body experiences.
The same can be said of mountains, whose connection to Heaven and Earth serves as a bridge for brave souls and open hearts. This tea supports both relaxation and vigorous undertakings of body and mind: a few pots can cultivate calm presence within a palpable vitality.
