What is Moonlight White?
Moonlight White (Yue Guang Bai) is a white tea from Yunnan, China. Due to the tropical climate of this region, the tea plant here does not grow as a bush, but as a tree. Normally, pu erh tea is made from these trees.
These trees are also called "big leaf" trees. They root deeper and generally grow larger leaves. You can see this in that the tea has a bit more ‘’jungle" than normal: the tea is a bit stronger and has more energy
When you make white tea from these "big leaves" trees, the results are stunning. It creates a very smooth, fragrant tea with a sweet taste that doesn't lose flavour as easily as other white teas. So, you can enjoy Moonlight White for a long time.
Moonlight White used to be dried for several days under the moonlight. This is the big difference with pu erh tea, which is dried in the sun. Nowadays, the tea is dried indoors because it’s cheaper.
When to drink Moonlight White?
Moonlight White is a tasty tea with less caffeine than most teas. You can therefore drink Moonlight White in the evening, just not right before bedtime. At night you can use fewer leaves or boil the tea at a lower temperature if you are worried about your sleep. Moonlight White is perfect to drink at any other time of the day because of its smooth taste.
Moonlight White brewing methods
We often drink Moonlight White "leaves in a bowl" or "grandpa style" (see our brewing methods), but Moonlight White is also great in a thermos! Here's the recipe:
- Grab some Moonlight White tea with three fingers and put it in a thermos
- Add 1 litre of boiling water
The longer the white tea stands, the stronger it will become. Over time, it will even start to look a bit like red tea, without becoming bitter like green tea. Feel free to drink this the whole day when brewing the tea like this!
How to store Moonlight White
White tea can be stored for a longer time. Use an airtight bag or jar and put it in a dark place. As with all teas, it is best to keep the tea away from scents, such as incense and kitchen smells. Avoid putting the tea in a place where the temperature fluctuates a lot.
Tips for brewing Moonlight White
This tea is difficult to brew incorrectly. Even after a longer period of boiling, the tea will be delicious but will look more like red tea.
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