Chinese Name: Yin Zhen Bai Hao

Profile

Leaf:	Downy covered single buds
Infusion:	Light transparent yellow infusion
Aroma:	Sweet and savory aroma
Taste:	Mild, warm and just a touch nutty

Harvest Season:	Spring 2007
Origin:	Shao Wu, Fujian Province
Processing Method:	Baked
Leaf Form:	Single Buds
Organic Cert:	NOP, EU 2092/91

Description of Tea

This Silver Needle white tea is a light, delicate tea comprised entirely of single buds. The surface of the bud reveals delicate hairs, still left completely intact throughout the cultivating process. The infusion displays light yellow tones and sweet savory aromas. This tea is very mild and low in caffeine. Silver Needle is a feast for the eyes.  Take special notice how the loose buds suspend themselves weightlessly in water.

 

Preferred Method:	Glass Teapot 200ml
Acceptable Method:	Gaiwan 200ml
If You Must:	Teapot
Quantity of Tea:	4-5 grams
Water Temp:	160-180°F, 70-80°C
Infusion Time:	1 minute first brew; increase by 1 minute each consecutive brew

How to Brew?

The preferred method of brewing is a gaiwan or a glass tea pot.  Glass in particular makes for a wonderful presentation and greater enjoyment of these spectacular tea leaves. Boil water to 160-180° F or 70-80° C and rinse the teapot or gaiwan once.  By rinsing we ensure the teaware is free of any unwanted matter as well as create optimal heat conditions for brewing.  After a thorough rinsing add tea leaves to teapot.  We suggest 4 to 5 grams of tea per 200 ml of water.  However, these parameters have more to do with personal tastes than any sort of scientific groundings.  The lengths of the infusions are also dependent upon personal preference for either a weaker or stronger infusion.   We suggest starting with shorter infusion times of up to one minute for the first brew while gradually increasing infusion times by one minute for each consecutive brew.