Zi Juan (Purple Grace) – An Exceptional Tea Treasure from Yunnan

Imagine holding something truly exceptional in your hands – a tea that seems to have been made for royalty. This remarkable Zi Juan, also known as Purple Grace, hails from the picturesque area of KU ZHU SHAN (Bitter Bamboo Mountain) in the Jinggu district of Pu’er City, Yunnan Province.

This tea gem was discovered in 1985 when researchers from the Yunnan Academy of Tea Science found a unique specimen among more than 600,000 tea plants, featuring purple buds, leaves, and stems. It was like finding a rare jewel among ordinary stones!

The tea boasts stunning purple buds, leaves, and stems that give it an almost mystical appearance. The dried tea is purplish-black in color and creates a brew with a delicate purple hue when steeped, reminiscent of twilight over the Yunnan mountains.

The flavor profile is a true delight for the senses. Imagine biting into juicy plums and apricots – that is exactly the fruity aroma and taste this tea offers. Unlike some Pu’ers, you won’t find any bitterness or astringency here. Instead, it caresses your palate with a silky smooth texture and pleasantly fruity notes that linger long after sipping.

This spring harvest from 2022 is the perfect companion for moments after a meal when you want to reward yourself with something special. Every sip feels like a little adventure – reminiscent of a stroll through a blooming Yunnan tea garden at dawn.

The Zi Juan tea tree is a smaller tree with spreading branches, semi-woody stems in a purplish-red hue, and woody stems in brownish-green. Its long oval leaves display colors ranging from green to delicate purple, while the buds shine with an intense purple hue like precious amethysts.

This tea is not just a drink – it is a work of art from nature, reminding you that even among millions of ordinary things, something truly extraordinary can sometimes be found.

Recommended Preparation:

• 4 teaspoons per 1 liter of water
• Water temperature: 90-100°C
• Steeping time: 3-4 minutes