Preparation guidelines: Bring the water to the boil and then let it cool down to 90°C. Use 10 g of tea (approx. 6 heaped tsp) for 1 l of water. Allow to infuse for 5 minutes. Strain and serve. Suitable for 1 infusion.

The buds in this tea come from 200-year-old trees in the Bac Ha area of Lao Cao province in northern Vietnam. In aroma, it is pleasantly sweet, reminiscent of ripening apricot, which also features heavily in the taste.