Red – 2022 Fuding Silver Needle Baihao Yinzhen

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Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) is a premium white tea made only from tender spring buds of the Fuding Dabai cultivar. This elegant loose leaf tea is known for its delicate flavor, natural sweetness, and smooth texture. Low in caffeine and rich in amino acids, it is ideal for tea drinkers who enjoy clean, subtle, and refined teas. It is especially suitable for quiet mornings, mindful tea sessions, gifting, and collectors who appreciate high-grade Chinese white tea with aging potential.

The aroma is soft and layered, with notes of blossomed flowers, orchid, honey, ripe peach, and fresh nectar. The liquor is bright, silky, and clean, offering a smooth mouthfeel with creamy sweetness and a gentle floral finish. The taste is subtle yet expressive, with hints of apricot, melon, wildflowers, and lingering honey-like sweetness. Each infusion feels light, refreshing, and balanced, with no bitterness or harshness. The aftertaste remains soft and cooling, creating a calm and comforting tea experience.

This tea is traditionally crafted using minimal processing techniques, including careful hand-picking, natural sun withering, and slow indoor drying. Only the youngest unopened buds from the first spring harvest are selected. The fine silver hairs covering the buds are rich in natural compounds and give the tea its signature appearance and smooth texture. White tea craftsmanship focuses on purity and simplicity, preserving the original character of the leaf while allowing the tea to age gracefully over time. Proper storage gradually develops deeper sweetness and more complex floral and fruity notes.

Easy Mug Brew

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:100. Put the leaves directly into a mug, add hot water at 90°C (194°F), and steep for 5–7 minutes. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with hot water to continue brewing. 

Traditional Gongfu Style 

Pre-warm the gaiwan or Yixing teapot. Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:30. Brew with water at 95°C (203°F). For the first two infusions, steep for about 15 seconds each. Gradually increase the steeping time with each additional infusion. Pour the tea liquor completely out after each brew.  

Cold Water Infusion 

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:150. Add the leaves to room-temperature or cold water. Let steep for at least 4 hours at room temperature or in the fridge before drinking.  