
In the vast world of tea, Wuyi rock tea holds a significant position with its distinctive charm and rich variety. Everyone who loves rock tea must be familiar with Dahongpao, Rougui, and Shuixian. However, only those senior tea enthusiasts who truly adore rock tea are likely to know that in the realm of rock tea, there are some other varieties of Dahongpao. These varieties are not well - known, yet each brew exudes a captivating aroma and has its own unique character. Although they are in the minority, they are indeed the distinctive representatives of Wuyi rock tea.
Today, Tongxin She Teahouse brings you "Huang Dan". This variety shines brightly on the grand stage of Wuyi rock tea.
According to the old - timers in Wuyi Mountain, the story began in the mid - to late Qing Dynasty. Huang Dan, with its intense osmanthus fragrance and powerful aroma, was introduced from southern Fujian to Wuyi Mountain. It should be noted that during the Qing Dynasty, the popularity of tea from southern Fujian was far less than that of Wuyi tea across the country. Huang Dan, coming from a second - tier tea - producing area, must have made great efforts to gain a foothold in the imperial tea garden of Wuyi Mountain. It was like a brave pioneer, leaving its hometown and striving to take root and grow in a new environment, gradually winning its place with its unique charm.
Huang Dan tea lives up to its name, touching the heart when heard and delighting the taste buds when sipped. When you first taste Huang Dan, its flavor is neither as overbearing as Rougui nor as thick and fragrant as Shuixian. It is like a maiden newly out of the boudoir, fresh and refined, offering a unique tasting experience. In the tea soup, there is no overly complex taste. It is clear and gentle, pure and sweet, and its aroma lingers freely, as if telling its own story.
When brewing Huang Dan, there are also particularities. Using a gaiwan for brewing can better stimulate its aroma. When the scalding hot water is poured into the gaiwan, in an instant, the strong osmanthus fragrance wafts out, filling the entire space. In the first brew, as the tea soup enters the mouth, you can immediately feel the clear sweetness, and the soft taste spreads on the tip of the tongue, as if a clear mountain spring is gurgling. With the increase in the number of brews, the charm of Huang Dan becomes more prominent. Each brew has subtle changes, with the aroma perhaps becoming more secluded or the taste more mellow.
Huang Dan is not just a kind of tea; it is also a part of the Wuyi rock tea culture. It carries the memories of history and witnesses the communication and integration between different tea - producing areas. Among the numerous varieties of Wuyi rock tea, Huang Dan, with its unique character, brings different tasting pleasures to tea lovers, becoming a remarkable and indispensable bright pearl in the world of rock tea. Whether you are a senior tea connoisseur or a novice in the tea world, you can find your own peace and beauty in the fragrance of Huang Dan.