The Finest in Pu-erh Tea: Research Data on Purple Bud Tea
Purple Bud Tea, a premium variety of Pu-erh, is characterized by its purple-tinged buds and leaves, resulting from a high concentration of anthocyanins (0.5%-1% , which is 50 to 100 times higher than in regular green tea. This compound, a type of polyphenol, offers potent antioxidant benefits by inh...
Tea News · Apr 09, 2026
Have you heard of Purple Bud? Is Purple Bud Tea the same as Zijuan Tea?
Purple Bud Tea refers to a variant within Yunnan's ancient tea tree populations, characterized by purple buds and young leaves that typically turn green after the third or fourth leaf. It is a large-leaf variety, primarily found in high-altitude regions like Menghai, Yiwu, and Lincang. Its sun-dried...
Tea News · Feb 27, 2026
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