Imperial Bai Ji Guan

Origin : Wu Yi Mountain, Fu Jian Province

Season : Spring 2008

Certification : ISO 9001

Organic Certification : OTRDC (China)

Weight : 25 grams (0.88 ounces)

Storage Recommendation : Ready to drink

Zi Sha Recommendation : Qing Shui Ni, Pin Zi Ni, Tiang Qing, Xiao Hong Ni, Zhu Ni

This is without a doubt the rarest of the Si Da Ming Cong (4 most famous bushes) of Wuyi teas. Bai Ji Guan has gained its name during the Ming Dynasty, which make this tea even older than the Da Hong Pao. It has a very unique appearance among all the wuyi tea varieties - long oval and dark green shiny leaves at the base with thin, soft, and light green-yellow young leaves on the top. Two different layer of colors make this tea a most well recognized variety.

Besides its appearance, the flavor of Bai Ji Guan also shows its own charm. From the fragrance of the dry leaves to the wet leaves then to the liquor, this tea gives a very distinct impression - pure, delicate, and, elegant. It carries a delightful creamy smell with a fresh floral note and a scent of Xiang Yu (fragrant taro) in the back. The floral flavor and the "Yun" takes place after swallowing, which is lovely and long lasted.