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Ye Sheng Ya Bao are tea buds (ya bao) picked from wild tea trees. The words "ye sheng" mean "wild-growing": such trees grow untended in the fields and are not pruned, so the buds are small, delicate and concentrated in flavor.
Ya bao are unopened leaf buds covered with light down. Unlike ordinary leaf tea, they give a soft, sweet and very clean liquor. This tea is loved for its light character and a taste, unusual for the pu-erh family, without astringency.
Characteristics
- Type: buds of wild-growing tea trees (ya bao)
- Country: China
- Form: loose, unopened buds
- Flavor: sweet, soft, with light floral and fruity notes
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: fluffy light buds with a soft herbal-floral aroma.
Liquor: pale yellow and clear; the taste has delicate sweetness and a silky texture without bitterness.
Aftertaste: refreshing and sweet, lingering for a long time.
Why You'll Love It
This is a tea for afternoon sessions when you want something light and fresh. It suits those who find ordinary pu-erh too heavy, as well as connoisseurs of rare teas: buds of wild-growing trees are harvested in small quantities. For variety, it can also be drunk cold.
How to Brew
- Gongfu brewing (short infusions): 4–5 g per 100 ml gaiwan, water at 90–95 °C, first infusion 15–20 s without a rinse, then add 5–10 s each time.
- Western-style brewing (teapot): 2–3 g per 250 ml, water at 90–95 °C, 2–3 min, the leaf can be re-steeped 2–3 more times.
Storage
Store in tightly closed packaging in a cool, dry place, away from light and foreign odors. Delicate buds quickly absorb aromas, so an airtight seal is especially important.
