Wild Dehong buds: Delivers authentic, rare tea with natural terroir and complexity
Extended two-day oxidation: Reduces astringency for a smoother, more enjoyable cup
Sweet and fruity flavor profile: Provides a unique taste experience with notes of wood
Pungent aftertaste: Adds depth and character to the tea experience
Natural anthocyanin pigment: Creates the distinctive purple color and genetic mutation
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Purple Lotus is a wild all-bud (單芽, dan ya) purple tea from Dehong. Like Evening Sky, it comes from the Camellia assamica var. Dehongensis. These old trees were harvested in spring and the tea was oxidized for two full days and nights, which is much longer than most red teas, due to the thickness of these wild buds. The longer withering a