Handpicked and processed on the full-moon from ancient tea trees dating back as old as 400 years old in the high mountains of Yunnan, the locals believe this special tea holds a unique energy and spirit from the phase of the moon. The production method is a closely guarded, mysterious secret for hundreds of years who only the local tea masters know. Its name comes from its unique shape and color. On one side of the leaf it is white and on the other is a shadowy black, like the moon, as if the moon shines on tea bud.

It is only harvested in March to May in very limited quantities when the first buds and tender tea leaves emerge on the ancient tea trees. The cool spring weather gives the slow growing buds a concentrated flavor and aroma. It is only in the spring season that the climatic conditions are present for the proper withering and curing of Ancient Moonlight White. It is delicately air dried and pressed into 50g bars and breaks off into 4g pieces perfect or brewing.