White Tea Bai Hao Yin Zhen Silver Needle

The delicate silver needles of Bai Hao Yin Zhen Silver Needle White Tea are a treasure for white tea lovers. Covered in fine white hairs, the buds are rich in amino acids that impart freshness to the palate and a unique sensory experience. The slight astringency, characteristic of a very young pre-Qingming harvest, dissolves in moments, revealing a sweet smoothness and creamy aftertaste. In infusion, the silvery hues of the buds transform into the warm tones of a light gold liqueur, inviting and refined. As the infusion continues, an increasingly intense floral note unfolds in the cup, enveloping the senses with delicate nuances of rose, thyme, and lime honey. Each sip delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness, making Bai Hao Yin Zhen Silver Needle a white tea of rare refinement.

Place of origin

Fujian, China

How to prepare

We strongly recommend infusing this tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a gaiwan with a capacity of about 150 ml. By following this preparation, multiple infusions can be made with 5 grams of leaves that are useful to best capture all the flavor nuances of the tea.

Heat the water to a temperature of 85°C and proceed to an initial infusion of 40 seconds. Keeping the water at the same temperature, you can then continue to exploit the same leaves by adding more water and increasing the infusion time by 10 seconds each time (40 – 50 – 60…).

This tea has a longevity of 6-8 infusions.

For a more classic preparation according to the Western style, we recommend 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) in a 200-mL cup with water at 85°C for an infusion time of 3 minutes.

For a better tasting experience, we suggest that you strain the infusion as soon as the brewing time is over. The brewing time recommendations, however, can also be slightly adjust by your personal taste in order to obtain a strong or more delicate cup of tea.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.