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Yunnan Zi Juan (Purple Beauty)

A natural mutation discovered in 1985 in the Yunnan Tea Research Institute's gardens. The entire plant grows purple due to extremely high anthocyanin content. Processed as green tea, it brews a surprisingly pale pink liquor with a mild, slightly sweet taste.

Tasting Notes

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Origin

Simao, Yunnan, China

Plant

Zi Juan (紫鹃)

Land

1,200–1,600m

Craft

Spring harvest. Pan-fired, light processing, green tea method.

Brewing

Gongfu
85.0°Ctemp
4gper 100ml
15s1st steep

Add 5s each steep · 5-7 steeps

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