Yanling Green

A white cup of pale yellow tea rests atop a pile of dried green tea leaves.
A black and gold 2oz tin of Harney & Sons Yanling Green tea, handpacked in Millerton, NY.
NEW LS0117 Green Tea

Yanling Green

$ 42.00
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Description

Yanling sits in southern Hunan, China, in the mountains long associated with Shen Nong, the mythological figure credited with discovering tea thousands of years ago. On our 2026 sourcing trip, we came across this tea and were struck by how much character it carries despite its quiet demeanor. The bushes here are related to those used for Anji Bai Cha, a cultivar prized for unusually high amino acid content, which accounts for the softness and natural sweetness you'll find in the cup. For those who love our Hunan Baojing, Yanling covers similar ground from a different corner of the province, with its own unhurried character.

Mike's Rating
1 Briskness
2 Body
2 Aroma
 Details: A new green tea from Hunan, the resting place of the first tea drinker, Shen Nong.
 Dry Leaves: Small green leaves with white tips.
 Liquor: Pale green.
 Aroma: Delicate, with a soft sweetness that hints at the pale inner flesh of watermelon rather than its bright ripe edge.
 Flavors: Crisp and quietly sweet, with the pale, clean flesh of watermelon rind.
 Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
 Body: Medium-bodied
 Brewing Time: 2 to 3 minutes
 Brewing Temp: 175º

Ingredients
Green tea.

Packaging Types

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea

Packaging Types

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea