YA BAO / WILD TEA BUDS

DESCRIPTION Ya Bao, also known as Wild Tea Buds, is a type of tea made from the tender buds of wild tea trees. It is harvested only once a year and is highly valued for its delicate and sweet flavor. Ya Bao tea is rich in antioxidants and has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to promote relaxation and improve digestion. The large pine-cone-shaped buds are picked in late March and sun-dried. Though similar to white tea, Ya Bao is distinguished by a sweet and fresh flavor that stands alone in the world of tea. The brewed liqueur is pale white and clear. A hint of fresh pine needles gives its aroma a musky hue. TASTING NOTES Fresh pine, oats, hops ORIGIN Yunnan, China LABEL Wild Arbor CAFFEINE Low PREPARATION Add 1 Tbsp of tea to 12-oz of boiling water, and steep for 2 minutes. Three infusions.•