13–15 Products of 15 Products
Yunnan “Pure Bud Silver Strands” First Flush Green Tea
$26.50 – $78.00Price range: $26.50 through $78.00
1. Pure Bud Selection– A premium, tippy version of the classic “Silver Strands” (银丝) green tea, made entirely from small, downy silver buds with no mature leaves.
2. Early Spring Harvest – Spring buds are hand-picked from late February to early March, before the seasonal rains arrive. An additional autumn harvest takes place in late September after the summer monsoon.
3. Sweet and Buttery Flavor – Produces a clean, refreshing cup with natural sweetness, a smooth buttery texture, crisp vegetal notes, and a satisfying umami character.
4. Hand-Picked and Carefully Processed – Fine buds are meticulously harvested and processed by hand, showcasing the distinctive qualities of the Silver Strands varietal and Yunnan green tea craftsmanship.
5.Ideal Everyday Green Tea – Grown in Mojiang, Simao, Yunnan, this bright and invigorating tea is perfect for mornings or any time of day. Brew in a gaiwan with 85–90°C water and use very short infusions.
Yunnan “Purple Beauty” Green Tea from Lancang
$23.00 – $59.00Price range: $23.00 through $59.00
1. Jingmai Mountain Origin– Grown in Lancang County’s renowned Jingmai mountain region, this distinctive green tea is made from the first spring flush and harvested in April.
2. Cultivated Purple Beauty Varietal – Zi Juan (紫娟), or “Purple Beauty,” is a specially cultivated Yunnan large-leaf tea varietal known for its purple buds, leaves, and stems, as well as its naturally high anthocyanin content.
3. Unique and Complex Flavor – Its character combines the aromatic qualities of Dan Cong with the boldness of Yunnan Assamica green tea, offering savory umami, gentle sweetness, and a lightly bitter finish.
4. Striking Purple Appearance– The tea brews into an unusual gray-purple infusion, while the dark leaves retain much of their distinctive color even after multiple steeps.
5. Powerful, Energizing Character – Rich in *cha qi*, this tea delivers a noticeable and stimulating body sensation, complemented by an elevated aroma and a smooth, light mouthfeel.
Yunnan “Zhu Ye Qing” Green Tea
$35.00 – $115.00Price range: $35.00 through $115.00
1. High-Mountain First Flush– Harvested in early March from the high mountains of Simao, Yunnan, using tender young buds from the season’s first spring growth.
2. Distinctive Yunnan Large-Leaf Varietal – Made from *Camellia sinensis* var. *assamica*, this tea offers a bolder and more robust character than premium small-leaf green teas.
3. Premium Processing Style – Carefully processed in a style similar to renowned small-leaf green teas such as Sichuan Zhu Ye Qing, while retaining the distinctive qualities of Yunnan’s large-leaf tea.
4. Powerful Vegetal Umami– Naturally rich in tannins, the infusion delivers a penetrating vegetal aroma and a strong, savory umami flavor that coats the mouth and throat.
5. Beautiful Vertical Leaf Display – Best brewed in a clear glass or *cha hai*, where the elegant leaves can be seen standing vertically—some floating near the surface while others slowly settle to the bottom.