Yellow tea is the rarest category of tea in the world. It is micro-fermented, with an extraordinarily unique making process. The tea is allowed to ferment a little before being completely dried and the enzymes "killed." This step produces a rare category of tea that is similar to green but usually more mellow.
Why is Yellow Tea So Rare?
The yellow tea-making process is so labor-intensive, time-consuming, and delicate that it takes not only desire but incredible skill to create. It takes multiple days of hands-on work to create this tender category of tea. Yellow tea was not introduced to the western world for many years, making it a unique sight even today on the international market.
How is Yellow Tea Made?
Yellow tea making technique varies by region; however, it all involves an initial "kill green" or wok fry process, very much like green tea, but at a reduced temperature and for a shorter duration. While the loose leaf tea is not dried completely, a "trapping" method encourages the moisture inside the tea to oxidize and ferment the tea to various degrees, hence "yellowing" the leaves.
Origin: Kenya Yellow Tea
Kenya Yellow Tea comes from high-elevation tea gardens in Kenya, particularly in regions like Kericho and Nandi Hills, where cool temperatures, rich volcanic soils, and misty mornings create ideal growing conditions for premium tea.
These areas are known for producing exceptionally clean, aromatic leaves with natural sweetness. While Kenya is globally famous for bold black teas, small batches of yellow tea are now being crafted by skilled producers who apply traditional yellow-tea techniques to African-grown leaves — resulting in a rare expression that’s smooth, golden, and beautifully balanced.
Yellow tea remains one of the world’s rarest tea styles, made in limited quantities because of its labor-intensive processing and long resting periods.
What is the Difference Between Green and Yellow Tea?
Green and yellow teas are two completely different categories of tea and go through different processing methods. Yellow takes the processing a step further from green tea, adding a stage where the tea is allowed to ferment a little before being completely dried and the enzymes "killed." Yellow teas tend to finish with a more tender and mellow flavor profile than green tea. Neither category is better than the other; they just allow us to experience tea leaves in various ways.
What is Yellow Tea Good For?
There are no significant benefits of yellow tea that all categories of tea don't have. Compared to green tea, it is warmer, which can be easier on the stomach for some.
Ingredients: Organic Yellow Tea
Brewing instructions: 1-1.5 heaping tablespoon for 8oz water. Steep at 165°F for 2-3 minutes. If possible, play some African music in the background or ask for our Spotify Playlist. Sweeten to taste with your sweetener of choice or enjoy just tea. It's a matter of choice
Infusions: You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavor are revealed.
Caffeine: Contains a low level of caffeine.
Food pairing: Extremely versatile and perfect with breakfast, whether its English or Continental, muffins or any baked pastries.
Infusions: You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavor are revealed.
Facts: Plain tea is minimally processed and provides roughly 2 calories per cup (240ml/8oz), which makes it nearly calorie-free.
Iced Tea: Follow the instructions for brewing regular hot tea and double the amount of tea. When the tea has brewed the suggested amount of time, remove the leaves or teabags and pour tea directly into a container filled with ice. Add more ice to adjust based on your taste preference.
Sweeten to taste with your sweetner of choice and enjoy.
Plant-Based Sachet Material: We will never put plastic in your tea. Our filter material for pyramid sachet tea bags are made using a certified non–GMO sugarcane-based material called NeoSoilon® and do not contain any petroleum-based plastics and are ultrasonically sealed. Our material is a plant-based alternative, obtained from sugarcane fibers, which is 100% biodegradable and compostable.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.