Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring)

Wuyi Star

Type: Oolong Tea
Origin: Tianyou Peak, Wuyishan, Fujian Province, China
Cultivar: Bai Ji Guan
Elevation: 350-400m
Steeping instructions: Gongfu style at 100˚C/212˚F using gaiwan or Zisha teapot. Unnecessary to rinse. Depending on your desired intensity, use 5-10g : 110ml ratio. Flash steep or very short steeping time for the first 3 infusions, and then extend as wanted.

Description: One of the four famous bushes of Wuyi Mountains, Bai Ji Guan (White Rooster Crown) originated from the Tianyou Peak near Wuyi Star’s Tea Science Institute. It was said that Bai Ji Guan was discovered in the Ming dynasty. It was named after its tea leaves color, where the tea leaves are yellow green while the uppermost buds are whitish yellow with fine hairs plumed like the crown of a rooster. Bai Ji Guan tea is rich in flavor, giving a refreshing mellow taste with a robust lotus aroma. Shape: Compact and yellowish-brown in color Aroma: Pure and rich with lotus fragrance Color: Sparkling golden yellow Taste: Fresh and mellow Infused tea leaves: Soft with some red dots

Shipped in June 2022

Member posts

Julia Miller

2y ago

Enjoying the last bit of the Bai Ji Guan from June 2022. Lovely mineral and rising vapor finish.

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Love the mouth tingle that encompasses the teeth too. Building mouth coating, juicy sensation, dryness soft in back of throat. Vapor rises into sinuses. Gentle energy that is happy… more

mineral
rock
nutty
sweet
earthy
woody
metal

Julia Miller

3y ago

An absolute delight! Bai JIN Guan from June 2022 tea club, first time ever tasting this famous yancha

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Vibrant, oily infusion. Vapor rising up in throat. Aroma dark chocolate, pistachio nuts, honey. Flavor notes green high mountain, woody, fruity, mushroom. Floral notes in early inf… more

fruity
sweet
mushroom
woody
mineral
nutty
pistachio
peach
lemon
roasted

Jenn archbold

3y ago

Still on my spring rock tea kick. This one reminds me that florals can be cool or warm with lilies and orchids as cool florals. Nice balance of dirt-rock minerals, a subtle sweet orchid and raisin, and a nice invigoratin… more

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

I upgraded this from 3 1/2 to 4 stars. I’m really liking this cool-floral and mineral and a tea to drink in spring when it’s going from rainy to warm and beautiful with all the flo… more

orchid
raisin
mineral
brass
roast
dirt rock
butter
lily

Katherine

3y ago

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

We are so behind on teas! I really had no idea what to make of this tea. I actually think it would have been better without the flash steeps. It started off incredibly woody and s… more

woody
smoked
floral
spiced

Christian

3y ago

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

woody
fruity
sweet

Katrina J. Herren

4y ago

And from June 11...

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Lisa Cohen

4y ago

It was fun to taste this along with other MyTeaPal club members! Looking forward to another one.

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Stephanie Katseyeanis

4y ago

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

basil
lotus
creamy
roasted
pungent

Matthew

4y ago

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Eyes - Dry Leaf: brown leaves with red and yellow hints Nose - Dry Leaf: roasted nuts, dry wood, and raisins Nose - Wet Leaf: cacao, leather, deep woods, and stone fruits Eyes -… more

roast nut
old wood
currant
floral

Rachel

4y ago

“There’s no freedom quite like the freedom of being constantly underestimated” what began as a muted “meh” cousin to other teas is one that should stand on its own. I don’t know, I feel like I need more time but I know t… more

Bai Ji Guan (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

vegetal
caramel
mineral
spicy