Purple Yabao
Purple Yabao
Purple Yabao is a rare wild white tea from Yunnan, China. The name means “Purple Buds”, referring to early spring tea buds that naturally develop a purple hue due to their high anthocyanin content. Harvested from wild tea trees and simply sun-dried, it brews a clear golden liquor with a smooth, refined body; orchid-like florals, subtle wild herbs and pine; and gentle lingering sweetness.
The Tea Story
Why Purple Yabao?
The name directly translates to “Purple Buds”, describing rare wild purple shoots picked in early spring.
What is Yabao?
Tightly closed tea buds collected before leaves unfold, often from wild or old tea trees, naturally processed for an elegant floral tea.
Taste: clear golden liquor; smooth, light body; orchid, wildflowers and gentle pine; clean lingering sweetness.
Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method
Recommended teaware: Porcelain gaiwan.
Water: 70–80 °C
Ratio: 1 g per 30 ml (5 g per 150 ml)
First infusion: about 50 seconds
Later infusions: add about 10 seconds
Brews 5–6 times.
Essential Info
Chinese name: 紫芽苞
Region: Yunnan Province, China
Harvest: Spring 2024
Wild purple-tinted spring buds, naturally withered and dried; orchid-like fragrance, subtle pine freshness, and a clean lingering sweetness.
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