Description
Panda White grows at one of the highest elevation tea farms in the world. Teas this rich and complex are few and far between, so prepare yourself for outstanding flavor. The liquor steeps up light with an orange tinge. A strong citrus aroma leads to a raisin-sweet first impression. Flavor evolves on your palate, settling into a creamy, custardy fullness. Notice vanilla accents and high muscatel notes, adding depth and range to the profile.
Panda White makes an ideal gong fu tea; the large leaves continue to deliver flavor after multiple steeps. We fell in love with this tea when we visited Nepal—and the love affair continues!
We directly source Panda White through the Red Panda Network. Red pandas, like many endangered animals, have been driven near to extinction due to poaching and deforestation. We’re proud to carry this tea, and to support the Network’s important mission of restoring red panda habitat, while also building a sustainable economy on the ground.
Purchase of this single origin tea directly supports the Red Panda Network in Nepal. Think of these contributions as you get to know this exemplary tea.
Lake Missoula Tea Company commits to direct-sourcing teas and botanicals from sustainable farms. First we choose organic ingredients, and then we create our blends in small batches. In short, we love to drink this stuff, and we’re proud to share with you the tastiest, freshest tea possible. Store away from light and oxygen, and your teas will keep for a good long time.
What a truly unique tea. I just received this in the May 2024 Tea Explorers Monthly Subscription box today and have already drank half of the 25-g bag. To me, it sits somewhere between a first- or second-flush Darjeeling and an aged raw puerh.
The notes in the description are spot on, but there is also a strong kuwei (pleasant bitterness) which transitions quickly to a sweet huigan (returning sweetness) in the mouth and throat; something I’ve only experienced with high-quality puerh.
I’m curious: Assuming this is a spring-harvest, is this batch from 2023 or 2024? If it’s from 2023, then I would LOVE to try the fresh 2024 leaves if you do get some in!
Thanks for finding and sourcing such wonderful teas 🙂
Hi DBuck, Panda White is a favorite at LMTC! Glad you could pick up on the nuance in flavor. The tea you had was from 2023. This tea comes from the highest tea farm we’ve ever been to, at 7,000-7,700 ft in Nepal. Thank you for the tasting notes! LMTC