2026 Pre Qing Ming Anji Bai Cha

Third year from Huangdu Village in Xilong Xiang, Anji County — the core Anji Bai Cha country. Yang is in China for harvest again and will carry the leaves back to Amsterdam herself.

This year we took two Mingqian lots from the same gardens, only three days apart. The 31 March pick is lighter, with more floral lift; the 2 April pick runs deeper in umami and a fuller texture. Same place, a small seasonal shift you can taste.

Anji Bai Cha is the umami lover’s green: quieter in aroma than Long Jing, but with a sustained freshness that hangs on. In the cup expect spring blossoms, fresh-cut grass, soft floral sweetness and a smooth finish — and umami, first and last.

This is Mingqian Anji Bai Cha from a short spring window, and we brought these two lots home while it was open.

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Anji County, located in Zhejiang Province, China, is renowned for its pristine environment, rich biodiversity, and exceptional tea cultivation. The region's mild climate, abundant rainfall, and fertile soil create the perfect conditions for the growth of the rare Anji Baicha cultivar, which produces leaves with a high amino acid content, giving the tea its distinct sweetness and soothing quality.

Our Pre-Qing-Ming Anji Baicha is characterized by its delicate, light, and refreshing flavor profile. As you take your first sip, you'll notice a captivating floral aroma, followed by a smooth, sweet taste with subtle notes of spring blossoms and fresh-cut grass. The tea leaves unfurl beautifully, revealing a pale jade hue that adds to its elegance and charm. The pale jade color is where its name 'Bai Cha' comes from, which means 'White Tea'. A common misconception coming from even most Chinese people, that Anji Bai Cha is White Tea, but it's actually one of the most exquite of Green tea!

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