Silver Needle White Tea

Bai Hao Yin Zhen: only the downy, unopened spring buds are picked, then simply withered and dried. One of the least processed teas there is, with a honeyed, melon-soft cup.

Origin

Fuding, Fujian, China · spring buds only

Wellness benefits

• Minimal processing preserves delicate polyphenols
• Traditionally enjoyed as a cooling, skin-loving tea
• Lower in caffeine than most green and black teas

How to brew

4g leaf, 200ml water at 80°C, steep 4–5 minutes.