White tea Yue Guang Bai (White Moonlight)

Yue Guang Bai (月光白) is an unusual white tea from Yunnan Province, made from large tea leaves and buds from old trees, dried in the dark under moonlight. Hence its name, “White Moonlight.”

The leaves of this tea have a unique appearance - dark underside and silvery white upper side. The taste - sweetish notes, light forest moss, dried fruits and flowers. This is a calm, soft tea, ideal for evening tea or solitude.

Characteristics:

• Type: White tea
• Origin: China, Yunnan Province
• Raw materials: Large buds and leaves from old trees
• Taste: Soft, malty, with notes of flowers, honey and wood
• Aroma: Earthy, sweet, with a hint of dried fruit
• Infusion color: Transparent-golden
• Caffeine: Low/Medium

How to brew Yue Guang Bai:

Chinese method (gongfu cha):

1. 5–6 g of tea per 100–120 ml
2. Water temperature — 80–85°C
3. First flush — 5 seconds (rinse), then — 10–25 seconds
4. Withstands up to 6–8 spills

European method:

1. 3–4 g per 250 ml
2. Temperature — 80–85°C
3. Infuse for 3–4 minutes
4. 2–3 brews

Who is suitable for:

• For those who love soft, full-bodied white teas with a forest profile
• For lovers of unique raw materials and wild trees
• For an evening, soothing tea party