Huangjingui is an oolong tea made from the tender shoots of the yellow leaf variety (also known as Huangdan) tea plant. It is another premium variety with a style distinct from Tieguanyin. So, what are the quality characteristics of Huangjingui? Below is an introduction to its quality features.

The finished Huangjingui tea has tight, slender strips with a glossy, bright golden-yellow color. The liquor is golden-yellow and clear, offering a refreshing, sweet, and mellow taste that delights the palate. Its aroma is elegant, fresh, and carries a subtle osmanthus fragrance. The infused leaves are yellow-green in the center with reddish edges, soft and bright. It is famously known for being recognizable by its aroma alone, with an old saying praising it as 'permeating the sky with its fragrance before even tasting its true flavor.'

Huangjingui, also called Huangdan, originated in Luoyan, Anxi, and was created during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty (1850–1860). The leaves are very thin and naturally yellowish even before harvesting.

Appearance: The strips are long, slender, pointed, and relatively loose, giving a light and airy feel rather than a heavy one. The stems are细小, and the color ranges from yellowish-brown, emerald yellow, to yellow-green with a glossy sheen. It is often described as 'yellow, thin, and fine.'

Inner Quality: The liquor is golden-yellow, bright, or light yellow and clear. The aroma is exceptionally high, elegant, and fragrant, often reminiscent of peach or pear. The taste is mellow, delicate, fresh, and brisk, with a sweet aftertaste that is refreshing and uplifting. It is traditionally summarized as 'fragrant, unique, and fresh.'

Infused Leaves: Yellow-green in color, the leaf tips are slightly pointed and narrow in shape. The main vein is prominent, the leaves are thin, and the serrations along the edges are shallow.

Core Characteristics of Huangjingui: The dry leaves are relatively light; traditional Huangjingui liquor has a peach-like fragrance; examination of the infused leaves reveals thin, narrow-shaped leaves.

The above is an introduction to the quality characteristics of Huangjingui, hoping to help everyone understand these features.