Purple Pleasure (Zi Juan Cha, 2020)

紫鹃生茶 (Zi Juan Sheng Cha) is a type of raw Pu-erh tea made from a unique variety of tea leaves known as "Zi Juan," which means "Purple Beauty." This tea variety is distinct because the leaves have a natural purple hue, which comes from a higher concentration of anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant.

Being a "Sheng Cha" or raw Pu-erh, the tea undergoes minimal processing and is usually aged over time, allowing its flavor profile to develop. The taste of Zi Juan Sheng Cha can be quite distinctive, often described as more floral, with a slight bitterness that mellows with aging. The purple color of the leaves also gives the brewed tea a unique appearance, often with a reddish or purplish tint. This tea is prized for its health benefits and its rarity, as the purple tea variety is not as commonly cultivated as other types of Pu-erh tea.