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Yunnan Moonlight White (Yue Guang Bai)

月光白

Large-leaf shaded white, from Yunnan, China.

White tea

Yunnan Moonlight White (Yue Guang Bai) is strongest on sweetness, smoothness and honey. Typical tasting words: honey, orchid, dry wood, raisin, vanilla. A modern Yunnan style developed in Simao/Jinggu, withered indoors in shaded, ventilated racks to create dark and pale leaves. Appreciated for bridging the delicate florals of classic white tea with the honeyed thickness of Yunnan assamica cultivars.

Also known as Yue Guang Bai, Moonlight White and Moonlight Beauty.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency1umami1brightness1body3smoothness4aroma intensity3finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral2fruity2vegetal0marine0nutty0toasty0malty1honey4spicy0woody2earthy1smoky0creamy1citrus0stone fruit1tropical0cocoa1caramel0

Facts

Origin: Yunnan, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. assamica, Jinggu Dabai tea
Harvest: spring
Elevation: high
Oxidation: 15 to 30%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: mid-range
Availability: fairly common
Ageing: worthwhile
Forgiving to brew: 5 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: indoor shaded withering, then slow air drying.

Caffeine

A cup of Yunnan Moonlight White (Yue Guang Bai) carries a typical estimate of 35 mg of caffeine, within a range of 25 to 45 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	80 to 90 °C	3 min, 4 min, 5 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	4.5 g	85 to 92 °C	20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s, 95 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 7 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

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Pairs with pastry, nuts and chocolate. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.