Young Hyson Green Tea — Twisted Leaf, Formosa Style

Young Hyson is one of the oldest and most storied styles of Chinese green tea, prized for its long, twisted leaves and bright, grassy character. Our Formosa-style Young Hyson is harvested early in the season when the leaves are young and tender, then carefully hand-rolled into the distinctive twisted shape that gives this tea its name — hyson meaning "flourishing spring" in Chinese.

In the cup, Young Hyson delivers a clean, vegetal sweetness with a light body and a refreshing finish. It brews to a pale golden-green liquor with a delicate aroma that speaks to its careful, small-batch processing.

A Tea Steeped in American History

Young Hyson holds a unique place in American history — it was among the teas thrown into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. One of the most fashionable and expensive teas in colonial America, it was a prized commodity of the East India Company. That colonists were willing to destroy such a valuable cargo made their protest against British taxation all the more powerful. When you brew a cup of Young Hyson today, you're sipping a piece of that history.

Brewing Guide

• Water temperature: 160–175°F (70–80°C)
• Steep time: 2–3 minutes
• Amount: 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of water
• Re-steeps: 2–3 times

About This Tea

• Style: Twisted-leaf green tea, Formosa
• Harvest: Early season (young leaf)
• Caffeine: Moderate
• Flavor notes: Grassy, sweet, clean, light-bodied

This product is sold as a loose-leaf herbal tea for culinary and beverage use only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.