Moonlight Beauty White Tea

• Classic: 3g per 300ml | 90°C | 2-3 min. Smooth and mellow with a lingering sweetness of ripe stone fruits (plum).
• Gongfu: 5-7g per 150ml | 85-90°C | 15s, 20s, 30s. Thick, nectar-like body with evolving notes of wild orchid and honey.
• Cold Brew: 8-10g per 1L cold water. Steep for 6-12 hours. Crystal clear honey-like infusion, exceptionally refreshing and sweet.

1. Should I wash the leaves first?

Not really! Unlike dark Pu-erh teas that need a “wake-up call” rinse, Moonlight Beauty is delicate and clean. Those silver-white buds are covered in tiny hairs (trichomes) that carry the nectar-like sweetness. If you rinse it, you’re throwing away the first layer of honey! Skip the rinse and enjoy from the first sip.

2. How hot should the water be?

Moonlight Beauty is pretty chill, but it has limits. If you use rolling boiling water (100°C), you might lose the subtle floral orchid notes.

• The Sweet Spot: Around 85°C – 90°C.

• Pro Tip: No thermometer? Pour boiling water into your teapot or gaiwan, wait about 2 minutes with the lid off, and then add the tea leaves. This brings the temp down to that perfect range.

3. The “Lazy Legend” Way: Forgetting the tea

One of the best things about Moonlight Beauty? It’s almost impossible to ruin.

1. Don’t panic: If you leave it steeping for 5 minutes instead of 20 seconds, it won’t turn bitter like green tea.

2. The Result: It just gets thicker, sweeter, and more “honey-like.”

3. Grandpa Style: You can literally throw a pinch of leaves into a tall glass, fill it with hot water, and just keep refilling it all day. It’s the ultimate “work-from-home” tea.