White Tea

Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White)月光白

Yuèguāng Bái

White Tea Yunnan

Yunnan white tea with distinctive two-toned leaves (white on one side, dark on the other). Richer and more robust than Fujian white teas.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Honey Apricot Floral

Secondary Notes

Hay Melon
Body Light Medium
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White)

In the cup, Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White) is best understood as a white tea built around honey, apricot, and floral. The secondary notes of hay and melon give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a light medium body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White) is associated with Yunnan in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Diverse terrain from tropical to alpine. Ancient tea trees and pu'er origin. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: white tea is typically gentle withering and drying, which preserves delicacy while allowing a little natural oxidation. For Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White), the oxidation level is 12% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 85C with about 5g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 40 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 10-second increments. Because the expected range is about 6 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White), use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $15-$35 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for evening relaxation. With moderate caffeine and a light medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White)

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 85°C
First Steep 40s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White) comes from Yunnan (云南) in China Province . Diverse terrain from tropical to alpine. Ancient tea trees and pu'er origin.

Oxidation Level

12%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White) vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

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