Bai Hao Yin Zhen - Silver Needle

These delicate silver coloured needles (yin zhen 银针) is covered in soft white fur (bai hao 白毫), which is rich in amino acids, making the tea particularly fresh. The needles open like a flower when steeped in hot water, releasing the gentle purity of the Zhenghe Dabai cultivar. 

The slight acidity that characterises a very early harvest quickly disappears, leaving a softness and creamy aftertaste. The silvery hues of the needles change to warmer, golden colours that characterise this tea. In subsequent brews, an increasingly intense floral flavour of roses, thyme and linden honey emerges. 

Origin: Zhenghe county, Fujian province
Production date: April 2023
Storage: The leaves can be stored in their original packaging or in a ceramic jar. Avoid heat, light and moisture. 

Brewing instructions:

Gong Fu style brewing instructions for a gaiwan or small teapot: 4 grams - 100 ml. 

First brew - 40 seconds / second and following brews - increase brewing time by 10 seconds at every other brew / 75-80° C 

Silver needle is ideal for cold brew. If you are using a Hario 700ml glass bottle you will need 4 grams. Brewing time at room temperature: min. 3-4 hours.
Cooling time in the fridge: min. 5-6 hours

Net weight: 30 grams