“[Spring 2021 harvest] I am not a big fan of Bai Ji Guan, but I find this one to be very enjoyable! It has a complex bright floral profile and a very protracted and pleasant aftertaste. Dry leaves...” Read full tasting note
One of the four most famous yancha (四大名枞 sìdàmíngcōng) together with Dahongpao, Tieluohan, and Shuijingui; Báijīguān 白鸡冠 – literally white cockscomb – made its appearance in Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
The present tea comes from Zhengyan area, the core of Wuyishan park in Fujian province, and brings its identifying minerality, with a floral hint, sign of its low-roasting. It differs from other rock teas chiefly in the light color of its leaves, given by the fact that it is – like Anjibaicha green tea – an albino cultivar, whose medium-sized leaves are immediately recognizable by their very light green color, and by the pointy shape, reminiscent of a cockscomb.
Its fantastical leaves have been grown with much care and assiduity, and release a glowing golden color when brewed, gently opening as the infusion continues.
Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian Province
Flush: Spring 2021
Format: 50 gr. signature package
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
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