Anji Bai Cha Green Tea
As the hot summer weather approached, the wise tea master Lao Cha and his disciple meditated on the edge of the cliff. – Take a sip, young one. – Lao Cha handed a cup of freshly brewed tea over to the monk. Although the brew looked unassuming and light, the monk was hit by a wave of fresh air. The brew smoothly flowed through his body, leaving a pleasantly sweet aftertaste. Anji Bai Cha is a unique Chinese green tea with a fascinating story. Despite its name, Anji Bai Cha, which translates to "White Tea from Anji," is indeed a green tea. Its name stems from the Bai Ye No. 1 tea bush, known for its distinct pale characteristics. This tea exhibits a rare temperature-sensitive "albino" phenomenon, unique among tea bushes, in which the plucked leaves and brewed tea display a delicate, pale appearance that sets it apart.In 1982, scientists discovered a tea bush with nearly white leaves. During the brisk days of early spring, when temperatures remain below 73°F (23ºC), the new shoots d