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Badaling Yellow
Badaling Yellow 50g.
Grade: Meng Ding Huang Ya
Caffeine/ Antioxidant Level: Low/ Very High
Cup characteristics: A premium early spring tea that is perfect for all day spring. The cup is smooth, clean and refreshing.
Luxury ingredients: Green tea (Yellow manufacture).
£ 35.50
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 1734
Description
Badaling Yellow Tea: A Story of Love and Legacy
Badaling Yellow tea, a delicate gem from Yunnan province, carries a name steeped in history and romance. This exquisite tea honours the iconic Badaling section of the Great Wall of China, built during the Ming dynasty. But how did a tea from Yunnan come to share such a notable name?
The tale begins in a quaint Yunnan mountain village, where a local tea farmer’s daughter captured the heart of a young guard stationed at Badaling. Their love blossomed against breathtaking scenery, yet duty loomed heavily over them. The guard, bound by a 15-year contract, felt torn between his responsibilities and his longing for the girl he adored.
As time passed, his yearning grew unbearable. One cool spring night, he decided to flee his duty. Tragically, soldiers captured him, and he met a grim fate at the hands of his commander, who discovered his escape plan. In a poignant gesture, the commander returned the guard’s body to Yunnan in a pine box, a heartbreaking reminder of love lost.
At that time, the girl was processing a harvest of Meng Ding Huang Ya, Yunnan’s prized yellow tea, when she received the box. Overcome with sorrow, her tears mingled with the freshly plucked leaves, infusing the harvest with her deep emotions. Moved by his daughter’s heartbreak, the tea farmer chose to honor the young guard’s memory. He declared that their cherished tea would now be known as Badaling Yellow, symbolizing enduring love and sacrifice.
The Craft of Badaling Yellow
Badaling Yellow tea is not just a name; it embodies a labour of love. Each leaf is hand-picked, sorted, and processed. This ensures that every cup captures the essence of its heartfelt origin. The tea offers a wonderfully light brew with a smooth flavor, perfect for any time of day. It’s ideal for moments when you seek a connection to history, love, and the artistry of tea-making.
With each sip of Badaling Yellow, you’re not merely tasting a beverage; you’re partaking in a story that transcends time and geography. This tea invites you to reflect on the beauty of love and the weight of sacrifice. Enjoy Badaling Yellow, and savour the legacy it carries with every cup.
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Milk and sugar are not recommended. Ideal Brewing Temperature: 85ºC/185ºF. For Food Safety reasons bring water to 100ºC/212ºF and let it cool down to 85ºC/185ºF.
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD
(Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher, straining the tea. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water.
A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
