Silver Needle Fuding White Tea Chinese Tea Gift 15 g

Product Description

Silver Needles is the most prized and delicate of all white teas. Cultivated in Taimushan Town, Fuding City, and hand-picked from the Fuding Dabai variety during the first spring harvest, Silver Needle is characterized by its bright apricot-like color, brisk floral aroma, smooth, mellow, nectar-like flavor, and is well-suited for long-term storage, developing more complex flavors over time.

These highly sought-after white tea buds are meticulously cultivated in Taimushan Town, Fuding City, and carefully hand-picked from the Fuding Dabai variety during the first spring harvest of the year. Also known as silver needles, the Baihao Yinzhen name is derived from the tiny silver hairs that beautifully coat the young tea leaves.

The fleshy buds are notably thick and exhibit a straight, needle-shaped form, glistening with a silvery hue. The brewed buds display a delicate, bright, and uniform yellowish color, while the aroma offers a brisk and fresh scent with delightful floral nuances, characteristic of the Fuding Dabai variety. The palate presents a smooth, mellow, nectar-like flavor with no hint of astringency, concluding with a lightly floral aftertaste. The L-theanine in the white hair encourages an alert state of relaxation. This is a tea that demands to be savored and is a must-try for tea connoisseurs. Moreover, Baihao Yinzhen is exceptionally well-suited for long-term storage. When stored properly, this tea not only retains its quality but also develops increasingly complex flavors over time.

Basic Information

Origin: Fuding, China

Variety: Fuding Dabai

Harvest Season: Spring 2022

Oxidation: Unoxidized

Caffeine: Low

Theanine: High

Catechin: High

Steeping Guidelines

Teaware: Gaiwan, Mug

Water Temperature: 203°F (95°C)

Tea to Water Ratio: 5g 110ml

Steeping Time: 15s/ 15s/ 20s/ 20s/…

Tasting Notes (6/24/2024)

Aroma:

Top notes: orchid, hair aroma

Middle notes: honey

Base notes: ripe apricots, peaches

Taste:

Brisk, subtle, clean, sweet, balanced, creamy