These ancient tea tree leaves have been dried with a natural and very delicate procedure that causes them to become half black and half white, the distinctive feature of Yueguangbai, or “white moonlight” in English.
The brew is a subtle yellow color that varies in tone depending on the succession of brews. Its flavor is redolent of yellow flowers and mature apricots, while the infused leaves release an aroma of honey, tangerine peel and tropical fruits such as mango and papaya.
Although elegant, this white tea is rich and multifaceted in a manner that only tea hailing from the high mountain forest can be. The production of these ancient tea tree leaves is simple yet complex: though it takes only a few steps to produce this tea, it relies heavily on human sensitivity and experience.
This loose leaves Yuenguangbai white tea is produced from ancient trees of Jinggu Dabai cultivar.
From leaf to teapot: farmed, harvested, processed, and distributed by Eastern Leaves.
Plantation Altitude: 1850 meters
Origin: Lunan Mountain, Xishuangbanna prefecture, Yunnan province
Flush: early April 2025
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
