A fragrant gushu (ancient trees) Yueguangbai 月光白 white tea harvested and handcrafted in May 2026. Warm aroma of dried apricots, mellow and enveloping mouthfeel and elegant taste of wild flowers.
Harvested from our ancient tea trees that have stood for over three centuries in the forest of Lunan mountain, this white tea is a reflection of time, strength, and quiet resilience. Season after season, these trees have shaped a personality that now pours into every cup.
As the 2026 season has been generous and fruitful, we express our deep gratitude to our trees for this late-spring harvest. A clear apricot aroma is distinct on the nose, while a silky mouthfeel caresses the palate. The taste is soft yet layered, featuring the signature floral notes of our ancient Lunan Yueguangbai trees and a gentle sweetness that promises many rewarding infusions.
The local cultivar, Menghai Dayezhong 勐海大叶种, famous for the strength it brings to pu’er, here shows its softer side. That power hasn’t disappeared; it’s transformed into a lingering sweetness, and a subtle aftertaste of agarwood and lilies, that stays with you long after drinking the golden liquor. This is a tea that shines in any season, vibrant enough to be enjoyed young, or it can be aged, allowing time to create an even richer and more complex treasure.
The optimal weather and environmental conditions of harvest 2026 allowed these leaves to grow with gentle sun and consistent fog. The good balance of sunny days that preceded and followed the harvest allowed the leaves to store less catechins and produce more aminoacids, translating in less astringency and more fragrance. Moreover, the Yunnanese traditional sun-drying technique was flawless, leaving all our Yueguangbai and Pu'er teas a great aging potential.
For more information about 2026 harvest, read our insightful tale of this season.
Farmed, harvested, processed, and distributed by Eastern Leaves.
Plantation altitude: 1850 meters
Origin: Lunan Mountain, Xishuangbanna prefecture, Southwest Yunnan.
Production date: May 2026
Pressed on: July 09th, 2026
Storage: avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Infusion Parameters
EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea for every 30 ml of water
Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with warm water and pour it after a few seconds.
Brewing time: Begin with a 30/40 seconds brew. Increase by 10 seconds with each successive brew.
Water temperature: 85-90°C
Number of brews: 10
WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2-3 minutes
Water temperature: 85-90°C
COLD BREW
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 4-5 hours, or in the fridge for 8-9 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
