2026 “Moon in Bloom” White Tea

A white tea made from a rare variety of Thai tea trees, aged between 200 and 700 years, found only in one small area at the border of Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai provinces.

The dry leaves have a syrupy-sweet, floral aroma. Once warmed, the bouquet expands with a soft cloud of vanilla — think of a delicate women’s perfume.

On the palate, the floral profile becomes more defined, letting individual notes come through. The flavor spectrum is broad and nostalgic: phlox, gladiolus, roses, peonies. Threaded gently through it all are slightly sharp tones of wild meadow herbs — St. John’s wort and chamomile stand out. The whole scene plays out over a vanilla background that lingers until the very end of the session, gradually giving way to a soft lily-of-the-valley tune.

It drinks softly and effortlessly. White teas always go down easy — especially wild ones, rich in saponins and L-theanine. They slide down smooth, sit comfortably in the stomach, and never show any aggression.

The aftertaste is long, oily, and carries that same floral tune. Empty cup smells of vanilla and candy-like notes. In short, this is a tea for lovers of thick, floral, oily infusions.

The state it brings: focus, attentiveness, relaxation and a deep sense of peace. Old-tree white tea Cha Qi is the gold standard pleasant state.

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