Dragon Bud – Fuding Charcoal-Baked Silver Needle 25g (5g x 5)

This charcoal-baked Silver Needle white tea is made from the Fuding Dabai cultivar in Panxi Town, Fuding, Fujian, China. Harvested in spring 2025, it is crafted from tender single buds with traditional white tea methods. The tea is smooth, bright, and richly layered, with a clean floral sweetness and elegant bamboo and orchid character. It is a good choice for white tea lovers who enjoy refined aroma, soft texture, and long-lasting sweetness. Suitable for gongfu brewing, daily tea drinking, and aging.

The aroma is fresh, floral, and uplifting, with notes of orchid, bamboo, sweet hay, and delicate white flowers. The tea liquor is brisk yet mellow, smooth yet vibrant, with a rich mouthfeel and lingering sweetness. Layers of floral fragrance rise from the cup and remain in the aftertaste. The soup feels silky and clean, producing a refreshing salivation and a calm, comforting finish. The charcoal baking adds warmth, depth, and a soft woody sweetness without smoke.

This tea follows the traditional Fuding white tea process of no frying and no rolling. The buds are hand-picked during a short spring harvest window and carefully selected for tenderness and uniformity. After natural sun withering, the tea is slowly dried with low-temperature charcoal baking. The process uses no open flame and no smoke. Charcoal baking requires precise control of heat and humidity to preserve the fresh aroma while developing a mellow texture and aging potential. This handcrafted method reflects traditional Fujian white tea craftsmanship and artisan skill.