Weight | .03 kg |
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Wild Bai Hao Yin Zhen
白毫銀針
$25.00 – $84.00
Ultra buttery, herbaceous flowers, warm fluffy bread
Bai Hao Yin Zhen (“White Hair Silver Needle”) consists of tea buds that are needle-shaped and covered with fine white hair. This is the finest picking grade of white tea with delicate buds only. The freshly picked tea buds are sun-dried following traditional methods which require careful observation of the sun and the wind for 72 hours. This fine tea originates from Fuding, Fujian Province, China.
Health benefits: includes a rich amount of Catechins and Epicatechins which are antioxidants. These compounds belong to a group of plant chemicals called Flavonoids. Polyphenols are present which are also packed with antioxidants. The amino acid L-Theanine is present. Also includes caffeine.
This tea qualifies for the ‘Morning Brew Live,’ an interactive virtual tea session. Please visit ‘Morning Brew Live’ for more information.
Brewing Instructions
Glass or porcelain teaware (gaiwan/teapot) is recommended. Heat the water to 95°C/203°F. First, warm the teacup and gaiwan/teapot.
Gaiwan: Use 5g for 100 ml. 1st to 5th steep 3 seconds. 6th to 9th steep 7 seconds.
Teapot (glass or porcelain): Use 5g for 150 ml. Steep for 25 seconds. Add 10 seconds for each additional steep.