Moon Garden White Tea Cake – Aged Moonlight White from Yunnan
Product Overview
Moon Garden is our first-ever aged white tea cake made from Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White) versus selected leaves from ancient tea trees in Lincang, Yunnan. The texture is silky, creamy, and full-bodied, with a sweet flavor that captures the essence of a lush stone-fruit garden. Its bright aromatics shine as clearly as a full moon on a cloudless night. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Origin & Production
Handpicked in Spring 2024 from ancient tea trees near Dahusai village (approx. 1800 m elevation) in Yunnan’s Lincang region. Leaves were sun-dried and aged in loose form before being steamed and pressed into cakes in December 2024. Cakes are double-wrapped in paper and bundled in bamboo sheets for optimal aging and protection. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Flavor & Aroma Profile
Visually striking, the cake contrasts rich dark and warm brown tones with silver downy buds. It delivers a creamy, sweet, full-bodied infusion, layered with complex aromas reminiscent of stone fruit and bright floral notes. Aging enhances depth, smoothness, and complexity over time. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Brewing Instructions
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Western Style: Use 3–4 g tea per 500 ml water at 95 °C (200 °F); steep 2 minutes for first brew, extend to 3 minutes for the second. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
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Traditional Gongfu Style: Use 3–4 g in 100 ml at 95 °C; steep 10 seconds for first five brews, gradually increase infusion time thereafter. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
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Cold Brew: Use 7 g in 1–1.5 L cold water; refrigerate ~7 hours for a naturally smooth, refreshing brew. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Packaging & Design Inspiration
The packaging is inspired by classic Chinese bird-and-flower paintings and executed in modern, colorful ink-wash art by designer Suyi. Elements such as spring flowers, autumnal ginkgo branches, pomegranates, jujubes, and pink mooncakes visually evoke the tea’s season, warmth, complexity, and lingering sweetness. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What cultivar is used?
A: Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White), from ancient trees in Lincang.
- Q: What sets Moon Garden apart?
A: Its silky, creamy texture, stone-fruit sweetness, and bright aroma reminiscent of a full moon.
- Q: How does aging affect it?
A: With age, honeyed sweetness, depth, and smoothness continue to develop.
