黄茶黃茶
Term · Classification
yellow tea
Literal meaning
yellow tea
Definition#
A small category made like green tea but with an extra 'sealed yellowing' (闷黄) step in which warm, damp leaf is kept wrapped or piled so it undergoes slow non-enzymatic changes. The result is mellower and less grassy than green tea; examples include Junshan Yinzhen and Huoshan Huangya.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | yellow tea translation |
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| Deutsch | Gelber Tee translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | жёлтый чай translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 黄茶 | |
| 繁體字 | 黃茶 | |
| 日本語 | 黄茶 |
Common confusions#
- often mislabelled green tea in Western shops
- Babelcarp describes 闷黄 as a wo dui step; it is not microbial fermentation.