Yue Guang Bai Tea
Moonlight White · Yue Guang Bai Ya
Yue Guang Bai, or Moonlight White, is a Yunnan tea named for the silvery-dark contrast of its leaves — one side dark, one side pale — said to be withered under moonlight.
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What does Yue Guang Bai taste like?
Yue Guang Bai, or Moonlight White, is a Yunnan tea named for the silvery-dark contrast of its leaves — one side dark, one side pale — said to be withered under moonlight. The cup is smooth and honeyed with notes of dried apricot, gentle florals, and a lingering sweet finish. It drinks somewhere between a white tea and a very light young sheng, with more body and fruit than typical Fujian whites.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan, China
Moonlight White is produced in Yunnan, often from large-leaf Assamica material in the Simao and Lincang areas.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Yue Guang Bai
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Yue Guang Bai
Typical brewed serving
Yue Guang Bai is a medium-caffeine white tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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Quick answers about Yue Guang Bai tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Yue Guang Bai tea?
Yue Guang Bai, or Moonlight White, is a Yunnan tea named for the silvery-dark contrast of its leaves — one side dark, one side pale — said to be withered under moonlight. It is also known as Moonlight White and Yue Guang Bai Ya.
Does Yue Guang Bai tea have caffeine?
Yes. Yue Guang Bai is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Yue Guang Bai tea taste like?
Yue Guang Bai is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Fruity, and Floral, with a medium body.
How do you brew Yue Guang Bai tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 85–90°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Yue Guang Bai tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Yue Guang Bai; its profile centers on Honeyed, Fruity, and Floral.