Wild Tree Purple Moonlight White Tea from Jinggu
Another tea we tried recently with was Yue Guang Bai (White Moonlight), made from wild purple tea trees (ye sheng cha) of the Camellia assamica dehongensis subspecies.
π Hong Ni Tang Village mountainous area in Jing Gu County of Simao
π Harvest β April 2024
πΏ 1:1 ratio of leaf to bud
The processing method for this tea is identical to the one used for the rabbit tea I mentioned in a couple of posts above, but the different location of the source material creates an entirely different beverage.
Aromatics π
The aroma is reminiscent of the Japanese chewy candy βHi-Chewβ with purple grapes. The warmed leaves develop rich marzipan notes, complemented by a whole field of lavender.
Taste πΈ
From the first sip, the tea stimulates the salivary glands: chrysanthemum, dark grape pulp, a tang of red currant, floral perfume, and a light iris note.
A perfect choice for sweet tooths! π¬