Purple White – Rare Purple Cultivar White Tea from Yunnan

Purple White is a rare tea grown on Mt. Buddha Lotus in Pu'er, Yunnan Province. It's picked from "Purple Cultivar" tea trees, known for their unique purple-toned buds. While tea buds are usually green, these contain a surprising level of anthocyanins — naturally occurring plant pigments also found in foods like blueberries — giving the leaf a purple-like tone and a unique taste.

Our Purple White is lightly oxidized (15%) and slowly dried under a roof to draw out its unique floral flavor profile. The dry leaf is a mix of whole and wiry leaves that release a delicate, sweet, almost blueberry-like fragrance. Once steeped, it releases a brownish-purple liquor with a refreshing, light aroma.

Tasting Notes

Dry leaf: whole and wiry purple-toned leaves
Aroma: delicate and sweet, almost like blueberry
Liquor: brownish purple
Flavor: delicate white tea with honey-like sweetness
Finish: lovely and floral

Why You'll Love It

Purple White is a beautiful must-have for tea enthusiasts to explore and enjoy. Its unusual color, rare cultivar and natural anthocyanins make it a fascinating conversation piece as well as a delicious cup.

Rare Purple Cultivar tea trees
Rich in natural anthocyanins
Lightly oxidized for floral character
Honey-like sweetness

How to Enjoy

Brew it in a clear glass or gaiwan to admire its unique color, and enjoy several infusions. Savor it plain, with fresh berries or light pastries, and share it with friends who love discovering rare teas.

Rare, floral and beautifully unique, Purple White is a tea explorer's delight.

Make it your kind of cup

ready, set, steep.

A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.

011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
0285°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
033 - 4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.

A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.

Preparation:

Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 85°C and steep for 3-4 min.

Ingredients:

White tea

Write your own Review

Alex M

December 2025

Its a tea that's slightly different from regular white tea would recomend

Jd Aragon

September 2024

My first experience with a purple leaf tea! This is a large leaf so it will be delicate and will take up quite a bit of room for storage and trying to fit in your brewing vessel. The fun thing about this tea is the aftertaste! You get a mineral, citrus sensation. Much like blueberry with lemon salt. The color is a bit unusual than your normal peony white teas or aged shou mei leaf. A mixture of dark and green leaves. The liquor is not golden nor green, but in between these colors. Cha Qi can be felt with this, I would advise enjoying this in a good sit-down session to reflect on it's flavor. Will purchase more if available when I get low.

Alexander

July 2024

As advertised, a nice white tea. I definitely taste the "blueberry" flavours.

Purple White