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Ya Bao

White tea · best in the evening

Ya Bao — Chinese white tea leaves

Not true tea but wild Camellia buds from Yunnan forests, sweet resinous notes prized by pu-erh enthusiasts.

How to brew Ya Bao gongfu style

Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Ya Bao.

Water temperature95°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions15s → 20s → 30s → +10s
Best time to drinkEvening
TypeChinese White tea

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