“2021 Sipdown 97/365! This is really tasty; love the sweetness and it still tastes a bit raisiny to me, and quite unique. I wish I could better describe it, but it’s definitely another repurchase at...” Read full tasting note
“Yet another sample I recently polished off, this was an impulse buy shortly before it went out of stock. At the time, I was at least somewhat familiar with Yunnan purple varietal black teas and...” Read full tasting note
“I had a really good experience with one of YS’s purple varietal black teas, and we all know I’m a fan of Li Xiangxi’s work, so I’m very hopeful for this one. Dry leaf: berries and hay In the warm...” Read full tasting note
Only fifteen kilos of this unusual tea were picked in 2016. The entire batch was hand picked and processed solely by Li Xiangxi’s brother. It is a real honor to get to share the bulk of the harvest with you, and to try it for ourselves! The name Purple Buds refers to the color of the buds after picking but before processing. They are actually a light purple green on the tea bush and have a uniquely tropical flavor that sets them apart as a rare and intriguing black tea. We shared the bulk of the harvest in our September Tea of the Month Club, so only several pounds remain available.
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