White Tip Silver Needle - 2009

White Tip Silver Needle comes from Fuding country in Fujian province, it's one of the Chinese top 10 famouse tea.it's Chinese name is "Bai Hao Yin Zhen".

White Tip Silver Needle has a light fragrance, akin to freshly bloomed flowers. The flavor is more juicy than dry, filling the mouth with a smooth and lingering sweetness.

Unlike green tea, white tea is never fired or steamed to kill the enzymatic action that causes oxidation. Instead, as the withering process is very long and gradual, only slight oxidation will naturally occur.

The buds will turn to a light green color right away when infused, . The color of the infusion is like a light honey. When compared to infused green tea, it will appear slightly yellow.

White Tip Silver Needle is easier on the stomach than a green tea and even a long infusion in high temperature water will not bitter the flavor. It very easy to drink and brew for first time tea drinkers and seasoned aficionados alike,

Location: Fuding County, Fujian Province
Tea Bush: Fuding Da Bai Cha (Big White Leaves Tea Bush)
Harvest Time: before April 5th
Picking Standard: 1 bud
Brewing Guidelines: 1st infusion 1 1/2 Tbs per 12 oz 180F for 2 min
Infusions: at least 4 times