Da Xue Shan White Bing 2023 No.217

China's Yunnan Province is famous for its large-leaf tea plant. The Camellia sinensis var. assamica has grown into a large tree over the centuries, producing teas of great significance. Our producers in the Da Xue Shan (大雪山), the Great Snowy Mountains, take great care in plucking the leaves from the 200+ year old tea trees. In the case of white tea, they withered the leaves and then immediately dried them, producing excellent teas with as little processing as possible. The tea is then pressed into 357-gram cakes to allow it to mature. Fresh, fragrant notes, an apricot note in the mouth, and as the years go by, the world of flavours turns into deep, ripe notes. A truly interesting journey.

The steamed scent is a combination of floral, fresh, and mature notes. The palate is dominated by vanilla cream, apricot jam, and a silky, balsamic mouthfeel.
The first infusion at 85 degrees 20s brings out the fruity-honey notes. On the second infusion, the honey is joined by an herbal sensation, a little bit of celery, and ginseng. The golden-brown brew becomes more perfumed and a little smoky as the number of infusions increases, with patchouli also appearing in the resinous-incense accord. It calms down the mind and takes on a depth that invites contemplation. So complex that it is not enough to taste it once. This is a tea to linger over.

Quantity: 5-6 grams per 150 ml
Water temperature: 85ºC. From fresh, spring water, or filtered water
Brewing time: 10-15…seconds
Infusions: 8-12