Harvested at high elevations near 2800m in Ganlongtan, this spring Da Ye Zhong white tea captures brightness and elegance in both aroma and energy. The dry leaf is striking—silver buds and slender grey-green leaves dusted with soft trichomes, hinting at its delicacy. On the nose, you'll find notes of cooked apricot, toffee, cinnamon gum, and coastal minerality.
As the leaves steep, the wet aroma shifts to soft patisserie tones: crème custard, syrupy pears, clove, allspice, and the cool edge of slate. The liquor shines a gentle, sunlit yellow with a texture that’s soft, thick, and jellied on the tongue.
Flavor-wise, the tea offers a medley of guava, cherimoya, nutmeg custard, and fennel tops with a mineral slate core and floral-chrysanthemum lift. The finish is deeply satisfying—brothy and oily, with sweet dill and lemon vapor rising through the exhale. Empty cups give off the scent of lilies and ripe cantaloupe.
The experience is one of clarity and gentle elevation—a tea that brings both calm and brightness, with a quietly uplifting energy that lingers long after the final sip.
Cultivar: Da Ye Zhong
Origin: Ganlongtan, Lincang, Yunnan, China
Elevation: ~2800m
Picking: Bud and up to three leaves
Season: April 2024