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🇨🇳 China | Yunnan

White

Silver Needle

白毫银针

Bái Háo Yín Zhēn

Ibrat al-Fidda

The Character

One of the most prized of all white teas, crafted solely from the finest silvery buds. Delicate and ethereal, it offers a gentle sweetness with hints of wildflower, melon grind, fresh hay, and soft butter honey — a tea of quiet elegance and rare refinement.

Flavor Profile

Roasted

Sweet

Earthy / Mineral

Floral

Fruity

Nutty

Spicy

Vegetal

Umami

Creamy

Sour

Bitter

Smoky

Marine

Cooling / Menthol

Ingredients

Camellia sinensis

Botanical Profile

Location / Province:

Yunnan, China

Harvest Season:

Early Spring

Elevation:

1400 - 1 700 meters

Cultivar / Variety:

Da Ye Zhong

Processing / Picking:

Hand-picked buds, naturally withered and air-dried with minimal oxidation

Sensory Analysis

EYES

Silvery, fuzzy buds with pale green undertones. Liquor is clear, light golden with soft brightness.

NOSE

Heated dry: Fresh hey, Dark coco, spices similar to nutmeg quality. Wet: fresh hay and wildflower.

MOUTH

Delicate sweetness, smooth texture, very clean and gentle taste of wildflower, melon grind, fresh hay, and soft butter honey

BODY

Light and delicate body, almost weightless on the palate- it clears the mind.

Brewing Guide

Gong Fu Method

🌡 Temperature:

85–90℃

🍵 Tea Amount:

5g per 100ml

Infusions:

1st steep —

50 seconds

2nd steep —

60 seconds

3rd+ steep —

add 10 seconds each round

Western Method

🌡 Temperature:

85–90℃

🍵 Tea Amount:

2g per 250ml

Infusions:

⏱️ Steep Time:

2–3 minutes

These instructions are only our recommendations. Feel free to adjust and experiment to find your perfect cup.

Caffeine Level

Caffinated

Tea Leaf Rating

Based on customer feedback

Pairing Suggestions

🍐 Fresh or dried fruit — pear, melon, apple