The original Purple tea is called "Wild Purple" or "Ye Sheng" Purple tea. The varietal is referred to as Assamica Dehongensis. Ye Sheng tea is very bitter when young but ages quickly and develops great complexity with age. It was originally processed into mao cha and sold as a kind of Raw Pu-erh tea, but more recently has been processed into Black tea with incredible results!

Try these wonderful samples and get to know this unique varietal!

Updated February 19, 2025!

25 Grams - 2023 Yunnan Sourcing "Purple Love Bunny" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

25 Grams - 2005 Dehong "Wild Tree" Raw Pu-erh Tea Brick

25 Grams - 2006 Qi Sheng "Ye Sheng Qiao Mu" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

25 Grams - 2022 Yunnan Sourcing "Jinggu Ye Sheng Cha" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake