Charcoal Roasted Silver Needle

Description

Charcoal Roasted Silver Needle – (白毫銀針, Bái Háo Yín Zhēn, "White Hair Silver Needle")

This tea, from Li Yanmei, a Fuding-based tea farmer and tea master, is produced from Fujian, the home of White Tea. Unlike many commercial varietals that focus more on appearance, this tea is focused on quality and authenticity. Harvested from single buds before they open in the early spring, this complex tea seems to give every drinker a unique experience, ranging from notes of apple or pear to lighter, more assertive flavors like mint. The buds of this tea are withered for several days in the shade to increase the withering time which enhances the floral aroma. The buds will then complete withering in the sun. The unique silver appearance of the leaves is due to a heavier presence of white tricomes, or tiny hairs, on the buds. 

Origin & Craftsmanship

• Single bud tea produced at high altitudes from the most premium segment of the harvest 
• Quality, authentic tea giving it a more pronounced flavor than other white teas 

Flavor Profile

• Brewer-Sensitive – A complex tea with bright, delicate flavor that varies based on brewing technique 
• Light fruity – Notes of pear and green apple
• Light & Refreshing – A refreshing, pale gold that is easy to drink

Benefits for the Drinker

• High concentration of polyphenols reduces inflammation 
• Rich in tannins and flavanoids that help in oral health 

Specialized Brewing Instructions

• Water Temperature: 175–195°F (80–90°C)
• Steep Time: 30 sec + 5 seconds per subsequent infusions
• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 4g per 100ml (Gong Fu style)
• Best Brewed In: Gaiwan or small teapot for multiple steeps