Yooper Yellow

Organic yellow tea leaves.

Contains Caffeine.

This product is free of all major allergens, including dairy, nuts, and gluten.

Measure 1 heaping teaspoon (3 grams), or 1.5 teaspoons, of tea leaves per 8 oz. of water. Heat water to 170 F. Steep for 3 minutes.

This tea tolerates multiple infustions.

Yellow tea is prepared similarly to green tea, except that the tea leaves are left damp in order to slightly oxidize the tea, therefore turning the leaves and brew a beautiful golden yellow. This process is actually much more intricate than it sounds. The Chinese refer to it as "men huang" or "sealing yellow," where early spring tea buds are pan-fired and then wrapped in cloth and steamed repeatedly over the course of a few days. This gently oxidizes the leaves before undergoing a slow charcoal drying process to maintain the robust flavor.