Bai Hao Yin Zhen, or "Silver Needle," is celebrated for its elegant appearance: downy buds blanketed in silvery-white hairs, straight and sharp as needles. Our tea is sourced exclusively from Guan Yang Town in Fuding, Fujian—the heartland of Fuding White Tea. Each spring, only the plumpest single buds are handpicked. Covered in fine pekoe, they resemble a crane gently unfolding its wings.
Its flavor is pure, sweet, and refreshing—like morning dew collecting on flower stamens, clear yet imbued with a hint of honeyed nectar. The aroma is led by a vibrant, fresh “pekoe fragrance” (hao xiang), woven with subtle floral notes. Upon sipping, this sweetness gently spreads across the palate, leaving a lasting, moistening finish. The dense layer of pekoe is rich in amino acids, which gives the tea its characteristically bright and lively taste. This delicate sweetness is not added but comes naturally from the high-mountain terroir, traditional craftsmanship, and careful storage—a true expression of the tea leaf itself.
Type:White Tea
Net Weight: 60g
Origin: Guanyang County, Fuding City, Ningde, Fujian Province
Grade: Top Grade.
Type: White Tea.
Picking Standard: Only Bud.
Grade: 1st Grade
Type: White Tea
Plucking Standard: Single Bud
Dry Leaves: Plump buds fully covered in silvery-white pekoe.
Liquor: Bright apricot-yellow.
Aroma: Distinct pekoe fragrance accompanied by a delicate floral scent.
Taste: Clean, sweet, fresh, and mellow.
Storage method: Sealed and placed at room temperature, cool, dry, no peculiar smell, dark place.
Brewing Guide
We recommend using a gaiwan (lidded bowl).
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Warm your cup or gaiwan. Add 5g of dry leaves and take a moment to appreciate the dry leaf aroma.
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Pour in pure water around 90°C (194°F).
Steeping Times:1st infusion: about 10 seconds.2nd-4th infusions: 5-10 seconds (pour quickly).From the 5th infusion onward: gradually increase steeping time by 10-15 seconds per round. High-quality Silver Needle can yield seven or more flavorful infusions. As you progress, extend the time to maintain flavor intensity.
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White Tea: A Gift of Time
White tea processing is elegantly simple, involving only withering (gently air-drying fresh leaves to reduce moisture) and low-temperature drying. This minimal intervention best preserves the tea's natural character. Because of this purity, well-made white tea gracefully evolves with age when stored properly, becoming more precious over time.
A famous Chinese saying captures this journey: "One year a tea, three years a medicine, seven years a treasure." Newly made Silver Needle is fresh and vibrant, akin to green tea, with intense pekoe and floral notes. As years pass, its internal components slowly transform: the tea nature mellows from "cool" to "warm," aromas deepen from fresh florals to rich honey or date-like sweetness, the liquor color deepens from light apricot to a deeper amber, and the taste grows fuller, smoother, and more rounded.
Stored correctly in a sealed, dry, dark, cool, and odor-free environment, Silver Needle not only maintains its quality but truly improves. Its liquor becomes sweeter and more complex, where mature aged notes harmonize with its innate freshness, making it a true treasure to drink or to cherish through time.
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