Description: The finest and most delicate of White teas. our Bai Hao Yin Zhen is produced using only the most tender tea buds from the first flush of Da Bai (Great White) tea tree. Bai Hao Yin Zhen is particularly valuable for its anti-toxin and cooling properties to help to decrease body heat.
Other names: White Pekoe Silver Needle, Silver Needle, Yin Zhen
Taste: Bai Hao Yin Zhen's fragrance is refreshingly sweet while the taste is clean, smooth and very delicate.
Appearance: Made only from tea buds and fully covered with silvery down. When steeped, the tea buds stand upright like a forest of stalagmites in the cup, creating a beautiful visual presentation.
Brewing Guide: The water used to steep this tea should be about 160-180℉ or 70-80℃. Use about 2 tablespoons (3 grams) of tea leaves for about every 5 ounces (150 milliliters) of water. A steeping time of about 3-5 minutes with more or less time recommended depending on desired concentration. As a rough guide, the higher the temperature of the water or the greater the amount of leaves used, the quicker the steeping time should be. The use of a ceramic or glass cup is recommended to enjoy the look of the leaves Storage: store in a cool dry area