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Mingjian Mi Xiang "Shake White" - Taiwan Wulong Bai Cha
名間蜜香烏龍白茶
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Wulong bai cha (oolong white tea) picked in January 2025, this is a winter batch of purely organic Sijichun (four seasons 四季春), a bug-bitten, pesticide-free tea. It is a second-year experiment we have worked on with the farmer, requesting different kinds of mild wulong techniques to be added into the process. The 2024 batch was shaken (yaoqing 搖青), but this year we put light rolling into the mix, which resulted in a more aromatic and pronounced mi xiang 蜜香 (honey aroma) profile, similar to dong fang mei ren 東方美人 but in the more thin, delicate frame of Sijichun bai cha.
The Mingjian terroir in south Nantou county is well suited to the rare winter pick thanks to its hot, dry and stable weather. The garden itself runs fully organic: peanut husks are the only fertilizer, and no pesticides are used at all. That cleanliness is not a side note here, it is the mechanism, since the mi xiang character depends on leafhoppers biting the leaves, and leafhoppers only thrive in a garden free of spraying. After picking, the leaves withered under the sun for 4 hours, then dried indoors from night until the next day. The last percentage of moisture was removed at low heat in a dian pei 電焙 (electric baking) oven.
A reserved batch we are very content with, continuing last year's successful batch with a new twist. An experimental tea all members of the autumn 2025 Taiwan tour fell in love with.
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Long shelf life, the aged the better. Suitable for aging by storing in the original packaging, in a shady place with neutral odor. Keep the deoxidizer inside the bag, and replace if becomes hard. Avoid storage alongside spices, perfumes and other types of tea.
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What is included in the 2026 Yancha Course?
The 2026 Yancha Course includes four two-hour online sessions led by Pink and Nadi in spring 2026. Registration automatically includes the Complete Yancha series, featuring seven distinct micro-terroirs. You will learn a structured framework for understanding and evaluating Wuyi Yancha using terminology and evaluation logic practiced in Fujian under Chinese national standards.
Who is this Wuyi Yancha course designed for?
This course is designed for serious tea drinkers who wish to move beyond descriptive tasting to develop a structured framework for evaluating Wuyi Yancha. You will learn terminology and evaluation logic practiced in Fujian. The Complete Yancha series box is included in the tuition fee, making it the ideal opportunity to deepen your understanding of complex Zhengyan wulong.
What exactly will we learn during the online sessions?
We cover the history and terroir of Wuyi Shan, the classification system, and core concepts like Yan Yun and the legacy of Da Hong Pao. We also dive into evaluating key cultivars like Rou Gui and Shui Xian using Chinese national standards, and discuss the critical role of resting and storage in high-end yancha.
Do I need special teaware for the guided tastings?
We highly recommend using a standard competition gaiwan to match the grading format used in Fujian tea competitions. This allows for accurate, objective evaluation during the sessions. As a bonus, the first five participants to enroll in the course will receive a professional competition gaiwan completely free.
How and when is the yancha selection box shipped?
The Complete Yancha Box is shipped directly from our hyt warehouse in Xiamen, China, well in advance of the spring sessions. You have the option to upgrade your shipping to FedEx for faster, direct delivery all the way to your door.
Is there a discount for hyt Blind Tasting Club members or past course participants?
Yes, we offer an exclusive discount for active members of our online Blind Tasting Club, as well as participants who have joined our previous courses. If you are currently a member of the BTC or a past student, please contact us directly before registering to receive your special enrollment rate for the course and selection box.
Can I buy the Complete Yancha Series without taking the course?
The course and the selection box are designed to complement each other perfectly, providing both the reference material and the educational framework. However, the limited edition box is also available on its own for collectors who wish to explore these seven rare micro-terroirs independently.
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