Mengding Yellow Bud is a type of yellow bud Tea among tribute teas, and it is one of the most famous tribute teas in Chinese history. It is produced in Meng Mountain, Sichuan, and is known for its reputation as “In music, the only clear water I know; in tea, the old friend is Meng Mountain.”
Mengding Yellow Bud has the quality characteristics of “yellow leaves and yellow Infusion.” The picking standards are extremely strict, usually carried out around the Spring Equinox, selecting round and plump single buds and the initial opening of one bud with one leaf. When picking, the principle of “five nots” is followed: no purple buds, no diseased or insect-damaged buds, no dew-covered buds, no thin buds, and no hollow buds. It is made through a complex production process.
1. Tea Appreciation
(1) In terms of appearance, the finished Mengding Yellow Bud tea has uniform strips, neat buds, tender green leaves, prominent downy tips, flat and straight, with a fresh yellow and lustrous color.
(2) Observing the infused leaves, the infused leaves of Mengding Yellow Bud tea are entirely buds, with vibrant, bright yellow colors, evenly arranged, straight and flat.
(3) Looking at the infusion color and Taste, Mengding Yellow Bud with a pale yellow, clear and lustrous infusion is considered top grade; while a dull and turbid infusion is inferior. Mengding Yellow Bud has a unique sweet fragrance, rich and intense aroma, full of freshness, a refreshing mouthfeel, and a harmonious flavor.
2. Health benefits
(1) Mengding Yellow Bud tea has a mild nature and excels in warming and nurturing the stomach, aiding digestion, quenching thirst, improving vision, and calming the mind.
(2) Mengding Yellow Bud is rich in tea polyphenols, amino acids, soluble sugars, vitamins, and other nutrients, which have significant effects in preventing esophageal cancer. Many esophageal cancer patients use Mengding Yellow Bud tea as an auxiliary beverage and medication for treatment.
(3) Mengding Yellow Bud tea contains large amounts of natural substances that have good effects in preventing and fighting cancer, sterilizing and anti-inflammatory, lowering lipids, and aiding weight loss.
3. Tea Storage
If stored properly, Mengding Yellow Bud can retain its pure quality even after a year. For household consumption, small packaged teas are typically purchased. To minimize changes in quality during consumption, the tea should be stored in batches to prevent damage from being crushed. The storage environment should not be excessively humid, avoid direct sunlight, and stay away from odors.