• Pink Luk is sorting wuyi yancha tea leaves in the tasting sessions
  • A professional Fujian tea tasting evaluation of Wuyi Yancha wulong in Gongfu Cha style.
  • Pink Luk is tasting wuyi yancha wulong tea in tea competition style right after the baking with local farmers.
  • Nadi Biran smelling dark Wuyi wulong tea from his hands over woven bamboo baskets in a baking room at a tea factory.
  • Two yellow trays filled with unfinished wulong tea leaves resting on a wooden table alongside handwritten paper labels during the sorting and evaluation process.
  • Pink Luk is teaching students the Chinese national standard evaluation for Wuyi Yancha wulong tea, with participants reading printed grading sheets around a table filled with white ceramic tasting bowls.
  • Pink Luk is evaluating the aroma of Wuyi Yancha wulong tea from a gaiwan lid during a tasting session, surrounded by glass pitchers and small ceramic cups on a wooden table.
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ho yum tea - as tea should be

Learning Wuyi Yancha: A Comprehensive Course on Yan Yun (3rd Generation)

HK$4,100.00
HK$4,100.00

For the past eight years, Yancha (Wuyi Rock Tea) has been the centerpiece of our wulong collection and a central focus of our research in Chinese wulong. No tea has captured more of our attention, research, and investment than Wuyi Yancha.

Over the past 2 years, as we relocated to Fujian, we deepened our commitment to Yancha, expanding our sources and exploring rare and niche expressions of this celebrated tea. This year marks our "year of yancha" for us, we established our own evaluation scale based on local standards using professional terminology, grading every tea through blind tastings, multiple brewing approaches, and repeated evaluations over time. It is the perfect time to organize the knowledge we’ve gathered over the years and share our greatest passion through this innovative and original course. Read our full 2026 field report.

During this period we also developed a broader framework for understanding Yancha: organizing in-depth tea tours in Wuyi Shan, creating a professional course focused entirely on Wuyi Yancha, and curating an annual high-end Yancha selection box. Each year the selection follows a different concept and is released in a limited edition.

From ancient traditions to its modern legacy, this course delves into the history and craftsmanship of Wuyi Shan. We provide a structured framework for evaluating yancha using the exact terminology and logic practiced in Fujian. Through various brewing methods, participants will taste the new curated collection alongside rare, advanced selections from our private collection. This guided experience reveals the structural differences that define truly high-level yancha and its unshakable position in the tea world.

Content

• The complete 2026 Horse Year Yancha box (14 portions).
• Free global shipping.
• A competition grade gaiwan for the first 4 participants who sign up.
Schedule

Sunday 17:00 (5PM) China Timezone
31.05.26
07.06.26
21.06.26
28.06.26
    Pink Luk is sorting wuyi yancha tea leaves in the tasting sessions
    A professional Fujian tea tasting evaluation of Wuyi Yancha wulong in Gongfu Cha style.
    Pink Luk is tasting wuyi yancha wulong tea in tea competition style right after the baking with local farmers.
    Nadi Biran smelling dark Wuyi wulong tea from his hands over woven bamboo baskets in a baking room at a tea factory.
    Two yellow trays filled with unfinished wulong tea leaves resting on a wooden table alongside handwritten paper labels during the sorting and evaluation process.
    Pink Luk is teaching students the Chinese national standard evaluation for Wuyi Yancha wulong tea, with participants reading printed grading sheets around a table filled with white ceramic tasting bowls.
    Pink Luk is evaluating the aroma of Wuyi Yancha wulong tea from a gaiwan lid during a tasting session, surrounded by glass pitchers and small ceramic cups on a wooden table.

    The course consists of four 2-hour sessions, held online this coming spring 2026, and led by course curators Pink Luk and Nadi Biran. All sessions will be conducted in English.

    The 2026 Complete Yancha Box is included in the course price and will be shipped directly from our warehouse in Xiamen (China). Free global shipping is included. It's possible to upgrade to FedEx to ensure faster delivery all the way to your door.

    An exclusive discount for members of our Blind Tasting Club and past course participants.

    We also offer a competition-standard gaiwan used for professional Yancha evaluation. This gaiwan follows the grading format commonly used in Fujian tea competitions and allows for more accurate tasting during the sessions. For this course, the first four participants to enroll will receive one competition gaiwan complimentary.

    For more information and registration, feel free to contact us.

    Course Curriculum

    Lesson 1: Foundations and Core Concepts of Yancha
    - Introduction: the history of Wuyi Shan and Yancha
    - What is Yan Yun 岩韻?
    - The role and significance of Cai Cha 菜茶
    - The classification system of Wuyi Yancha
    - The legacy of Da Hong Pao

    Lesson 2: Terroir, Cultivar, and Tea Evaluation
    - The Wuyi Shan terroir
    - The four famous congs
    - Key Zheng Yan cultivar: Rou Gui
    - Evaluation under national standards in China

    Lesson 3: Cultivar, Tea Evaluation
    - Key Zheng Yan cultivar: Shui Xian
    - Evaluation under national standards in China
    - The market value and impact of Tongmu Guan

    Lesson 4: Modern Yancha Exploration
    - The role of tea making in Yancha: aroma vs flavor
    - The importance of resting & storage: tasting aged yan cha

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    FAQ

    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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