We are thrilled with this 2019 harvest; the old trees yielded a tea that feels mellow and well rounded; the liquor is golden and you will probably extract a mind-boggling number of steeps (for a white tea) from these leaves.
Tea Info
TYPE
White Tea
ORIGIN
Bada Shan, Yunnan, China
GPS
22ºN 100ºE
TASTING NOTES
Wildflowers | Stone Fruit | Honey
Brewing Guide
OLD TREE WHITE MOONLIGHT
WATER
90ºC | 194º F 240 ML | 8 OZ
TEA
1.5 tbsp| 4g
STEEP
90 seconds | 3+ infusions
EQUIPMENT
Teapot
Handcrafting Method
Slow drying under the moonlight; the downy side resists oxidization and remains white, whereas the smooth side is exposed to oxygen and darkens.
About The Growers
Gao Feng and Fan Xiuli are tea producers and ambassadors of Chinese culture (tea, painting, music…). Originally from Northeast China, they currently live and work in Menghai.
