Bai Hao Yin Zhen (白毫银针)

Brewing Directions: Gong Fu Cha method

Use a tea pot, add 5 grams (0.18-0.25 oz) of tea leaves and pour in hot water at a temperature of 80°C (176°F) for the first infusion. Steep for 10 seconds and add an additional 5 seconds for each subsequent infusion, Tyically 5~6 brewings. 

Silver Needle Tea is primarily grown and produced in China, particularly in the Fujian province. The region's climate, soil, and altitude create the ideal conditions for growing tea with a delicate flavor and aroma.

 

The young buds and leaves are picked in early spring, before they fully open. They are then withered in the sun and dried at a low temperature to preserve their delicate flavors and aromas. The result is a tea with a sweet, floral flavor and a delicate aroma.

Silver Needle Tea is rich in antioxidants and has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, promoting weight loss, and improving brain function. It also has a relatively low caffeine content, making it a good option for those who are sensitive to caffeine.

Silver Needle Tea is one of the most popular and highly prized teas in China, and is also becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world. It is often considered one of the top ten teas in China.

 

According to legend, Silver Needle Tea was first discovered by a young tea picker who noticed a single white hair on one of the tea buds. Intrigued, he decided to process the bud separately and discovered that it produced a tea with a unique flavor and aroma. The tea soon became popular among tea connoisseurs and was eventually named Silver Needle Tea for its appearance, which resembles a bundle of silver needles.

Silver Needle Tea is a delicate white tea with a sweet, floral flavor and delicate aroma. It is primarily grown and produced in the Fujian province of China, and is highly prized for its unique flavor and aroma. With its rich antioxidant content and low caffeine content, it offers a number of health benefits and is becoming increasingly popular among tea drinkers around the world.