Purple Tea Sampler

Explore a very unique selection with our Purple Tea Sampler. Taste a curated selection of purple teas from our and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of these amazing teas.  Purple Tea is a special Yunnan tea. There exist three unique varieties, all different cultivars. The original Purple tea is called "Wild Purple" or "Ye Sheng" Purple tea. The varietal is referred to as Assamica Dehongensis. Ye Sheng tea is very bitter when young but ages quickly and develops great complexity with age. It was originally processed into mao cha and sold as a kind of Raw Pu-erh tea, but more recently has been processed into Black tea with incredible results! Updated December 13, 2024!   Here are the 5 teas that you'll get in this sampler! 50 grams - Light Roast Wild Tree Purple Varietal Black Tea of Dehong (Spring 2024) 25 grams - Wu Yi Shan "Zi Hong Pao" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea (Spring 2024) 25 grams - Purple Varietal "Yue Guang Bai" White Tea of Dehong (Spring 2024) 25 grams - 2022 Yunnan Sourcing "Jinggu Ye Sheng Cha" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake 50 grams - Jinggu Aged "Zi Cha" Purple Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea (2011)