Kenyan Yellow Tea

Yellow tea is the rarest category of tea in the world. It is micro-fermented, with an extraordinarily unique making process. The tea is allowed to ferment a little before being completely dried and the enzymes "killed." This step produces a rare category of tea that is similar to green but usually more mellow.  Why is Yellow Tea So Rare?  The yellow tea-making process is so labor-intensive, time-consuming, and delicate that it takes not only desire but incredible skill to create. It takes multiple days of hands-on work to create this tender category of tea. Yellow tea was not introduced to the western world for many years, making it a unique sight even today on the international market.  How is Yellow Tea Made?  Yellow tea making technique varies by region; however, it all involves an initial "kill green" or wok fry process, very much like green tea, but at a reduced temperature and for a shorter duration. While the loose leaf tea is not dried completely, a "trapping" method encourages