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 to tell. 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 albino phenomenon, unique among other tea bushes, where the plucked leaves and brewed tea display a delicate, pale appearance that sets it apart from the rest.During the brisk days of early spring, when the temperature dips below 65ºF, farmers pluck the tender tea leaves from the Bai Ye No. 1 bushes. These unique leaves, de