Yellow Tea and Pear Spritz

Huoshan Huang Ya's sweet, mellow, gently nutty character makes it a graceful cocktail ingredient when you want something light and aromatic. Built into a spritz with pear, it becomes a delicate, refreshing aperitif that lets the tea's subtle sweetness lead.

The base is a concentrated cold brew of the yellow tea, which keeps the drink smooth and free of any bitterness. Pear is the perfect partner—its soft, honeyed sweetness echoes the tea's corn-and-chestnut roundness, while a little lemon keeps everything fresh and lively.

For the classic version, top with a dry sparkling wine such as cava or prosecco. The bubbles lift the delicate aromatics and add a crisp backbone, turning the gentle tea base into an elegant, celebratory spritz that never feels heavy.

For a non-alcoholic mocktail, simply swap the sparkling wine for chilled sparkling water and stir in a little pear juice or pear nectar for body. You keep all the delicate, floral-fruity elegance and effervescence with none of the alcohol—an inclusive option that is just as pretty over ice with a thin slice of pear.