Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle) detailed introduction + editor's explanation 🌱✨

Baihao Yinzhen is China's premium white tea, known as the "Beauty of Tea" and the "King of White Teas." Primarily produced in Fuding and Zhenghe, Fujian, it's crafted entirely from the tenderest single buds of the tea plant in spring. The dry tea is slender, straight, silvery white, and covered in fine hairs. After brewing, it stands upright in the cup, creating an elegant appearance. The tea's infusion is a pale yellow or light apricot yellow, and is crystal clear. Baihao Yinzhen's distinctive features include plump bud tips, a rich aroma, and a sweet, refreshing flavor. The lingering fragrance and delicate texture linger on the palate, making it the ultimate choice for white tea lovers.

Tea Characteristics and Craftsmanship

• The shape is slender and straight, the size is uniform, the whole body is covered with dense white hairs, and it is sparkling.

• Only buds are selected and picked around Qingming Festival. The picking period is short and the yield is rare.

• Wither naturally, without frying or kneading, to retain the original flavor and active ingredients of tea to the greatest extent

• When brewing, the tea buds stand upright in the water like silver needles, like "silver rain".

Taste and aroma

• The tea soup is clear, light yellow, slightly apricot white, and very bright.

• The aroma is elegant, the aroma is prominent, with a hint of light flowers and sweet fruits

• The taste is soft, sweet, mellow and smooth, without astringency, and the aftertaste is long-lasting

• After drinking, the fragrance lingers on your lips and teeth, refreshing and soothing your body and mind

Brewing suggestions

• It is better to use a glass or covered bowl to brew it, so that the buds are more prominent.

• The water temperature is 75-80°C. Avoid high temperature to destroy the freshness and aroma. Soak for 3-5 minutes.

• Can be brewed repeatedly, each brew has different flavors

Health preservation and cultural value

• Rich in theanine, tea polyphenols, polysaccharides, flavonoids, etc., which are beneficial for clearing heat, reducing internal heat and anti-oxidation.

• Very low in caffeine, suitable for nighttime and long-term drinking

• It is a noble and healthy white tea treasure suitable for both gift giving and personal drinking.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

I deeply love the tranquility and elegance that Baihao Yinzhen brings. Every time I brew the layers of Baihao Yinzhen, watching the needle-like buds stand like jade in the water, and taking a sip of their sweet, refreshing aroma, I instantly feel relaxed and refreshed. Many teahouses in Hong Kong use Yinzhen tea directly from the source, creating a sense of luxury whether drinking or giving as a gift, and making it even more prestigious when entertaining friends. For those who appreciate pure, refreshing flavors, Baihao Yinzhen is a must-try!

Silver Needle Baihao, with its minimalist and naturally rich essence, showcases the highest aesthetics of white tea and is an irreplaceable classic choice for health, leisure, and tea-drinking life in Hong Kong. 🌱🍵