Moonlight White

from €8.00

Moonlight White is a unique white tea from Yunnan, China, also known as Yue Guang Bai (月光白). It is made from one bud and one or two leaves, plucked in the evening and carefully withered indoors. The leaves show a striking contrast—silvery-white buds on one side and dark, shadowed leaves on the other—resembling moonlight shining over the night. When brewed, Moonlight White yields a golden-amber liquor with a smooth, sweet body and notes of honey, stone fruit, and gentle florals.

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Moonlight White is a unique white tea from Yunnan, China, also known as Yue Guang Bai (月光白). It is made from one bud and one or two leaves, plucked in the evening and carefully withered indoors. The leaves show a striking contrast—silvery-white buds on one side and dark, shadowed leaves on the other—resembling moonlight shining over the night. When brewed, Moonlight White yields a golden-amber liquor with a smooth, sweet body and notes of honey, stone fruit, and gentle florals.

  • The name Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White) comes from the unique appearance of the leaves: the buds appear pale and silvery like moonlight, while the leaves turn darker like night shadows. Some say it is also because the tea is traditionally plucked in the evening under cooler conditions.

  • Unlike Fujian white teas, Moonlight White is produced in Yunnan with slightly different processing, giving it a fuller body and deeper sweetness. It is sometimes stored and aged like puerh, allowing the tea to develop richer flavors over time. This makes it versatile—enjoyable both fresh and aged.

  • Golden-amber liquor; smooth and mellow; notes of honey, apricot, and delicate florals; a lingering sweet finish with a hint of depth reminiscent of puerh.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware:
Porcelain gaiwan or glass pot (to admire leaf contrast).

Water Temperature:
80°C

Brewing Instructions:

  1. Tea-to-water ratio: 1 g per 30 ml (1:30).
    Example: 5 g for a 150 ml gaiwan.

  2. First infusion: ~40–50 seconds at 80 °C.

  3. Subsequent infusions: Add ~10 seconds each round.

Moonlight White can be brewed 4 times, gradually revealing honeyed sweetness and fruity depth.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 月光白 (Simplified & Traditional)

Region: Yunnan Province, China
Harvest Time: Spring 2024

Description:
Moonlight White (Yue Guang Bai) is a Yunnan white tea made from one bud and young leaves, plucked in the evening and carefully withered. Its unique dark-and-light leaf contrast resembles moonlight in shadow. It brews into a golden-amber liquor with smooth body, honeyed sweetness, and stone-fruit notes, offering both freshness and depth.

Tasting Profile:
Color: Golden amber
Body: Smooth, mellow, lightly full
Notes: Honey, apricot, delicate florals
Finish: Sweet, lingering, slightly rich