Why This Tea Was Curated
2015 Aged Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White Tea) is a rare find—a premium loose leaf Yunnan white tea aged for nearly a decade. Over nine years of natural transformation, its youthful floral notes have deepened into a distinctive dried plum (ume) and herbal fragrance.
Unlike many aged whites that are pressed into cakes, this loose leaf version has aged gracefully with its leaves intact, allowing for a cleaner, more immediate release of its complex, honeyed layers. It offers a velvety, thick mouthfeel with almost zero bitterness, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking a smooth, contemplative aged tea experience.
✔ Deep dried plum (ume) aroma with a rich, honeyed finish.
✔ 9 years of natural aging (2015 Vintage) from Jinggu, Yunnan.
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Exceptional smoothness and a thicker, more rounded body compared to younger white teas.
.Flavor Profile of Yue Guang Bai 2024
Aroma：Deep dried plum (ume), woody, and aged honey notes.
Taste：Thick, velvety, and naturally sweet with a clean finish.
Mouthfeel：Mellow, smooth, and full-bodied with a lingering throat charm.
Flavor Ratings
5 indicates the strongest intensity of that characteristic, not overall quality.
| Sweetness | 4 / 5 (5 = sweetest) |
|---|---|
| Bitterness | 1 / 5 (5 = most bitter) |
| Astringency | 0 / 5 (5 = most astringent) |
| Body / Thickness | 4 / 5 (5 = thickest body) |
| Roast Level | 0 / 5 (5 = darkest roast) |
| Brewing Ease | 5 / 5 (5 = easiest to brew) |
✔ Fans of smooth, soft, and mellow tea with zero bitterness.
✘ Those who prefer heavy roast, smoky flavors, or very bold, bitter teas.
How to Brew Yue Guang Bai
Mug Brewing
Tea-to-Water：2.5 g / 300 ml (10 fl. oz)
Water Temp：100°C (212°F)
Steep Time：2–3 min
Longer steeping increases strength.
Gongfu Brewing
Tea-to-Water：5 g / 120 ml (4 fl. oz)
Water Temp：100°C (212°F)
Steep Time：7 sec · Increase gradually
Longer steeping increases strength.
Yue Guang Bai Details & Specifications
| Tea Category | White Tea |
|---|---|
| Plucking Standard | One bud with one or two leaves (Grade 3) |
| Cultivar | Camellia sinensis cv. Jinggu Dabaicha |
| Season | Autumn Tea 2015 |
| Oxidation Level | Lightly oxidized (minimally processed) |
| Aroma |
Aged plum, dried herbs, and honeyed wood. |
| Liquor Color | Clear amber / Deep golden |
| Mouthfeel | Velvety, smooth, and richly sweet. |
| Shelf Life | Suitable for long-term storage; flavor improves with aging under proper storage |
| Caffeine | Low to medium caffeine |
| Storage | Store sealed, dry, away from light and strong odors. For aging: keep it sealed and dry at stable room temperature. |
| Origin | Jinggu County, Pu'er, Yunnan |
Origin & Terroir of Yue Guang Bai
Tea Origin (Jinggu County, Pu’er, Yunnan)
Tea Origin (Jinggu County, Pu’er, Yunnan) This 2015 vintage comes from the high-altitude gardens of Yangta Village, the historical core for Jinggu white tea. The "Jinggu Dabaicha" cultivar is famous for its large, silvery buds and thick leaves, which provide the structural foundation for successful long-term aging.
The Magic of Aging (Loose Leaf) Most aged white tea is found in cake form, but this loose leaf (Maocha) version offers a different profile. Because the leaves were never steamed or pressed, the original cellular structure remains untouched, resulting in a brew that is remarkably clear and aromatically bright even after 9 years. The "autumn material" used here provides the extra body and sweetness required to sustain the tea's energy through a decade of storage.
Yue Guang Bai FAQs
Q1. Does it contain caffeine?
Yes, but the caffeine feels much gentler and "softer" due to the 9-year aging process.
Q2. Why use 100°C (boiling water)?
Boiling water is essential to "unlock" the deep, aged plum and honeyed woody notes hidden in the old leaves.
Q3. Can I store it for longer?
Yes. Aged white tea is perfect for thermos brewing, which brings out a deep, medicinal sweetness.
Q4. Can I store it for longer?
Absolutely. It is already mellow but will continue to become smoother and more complex with further aging.
Q5. Is Yue Guang Bai suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is smooth, easy to brew, and a great everyday introduction to Yunnan white tea.
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