Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yinzhen)

Subtly sweet and vegetal, this delicate white tea is comprised of only the top buds Steep at 165 oF for 3 minutes 1 tsp of tea per 8 oz of spring water Country of Origin: China Caffeine Level: Low  An Overview of Silver Needle Tea Silver Needle Tea or Bai Hao Yinzhen is a white tea that is native to China’s Fujian Province. Only the leaf shoots (top buds) are used to prepare the tea. These buds are reaped from March to early April only to preserve the flavor of the tea and prevent exposure to rain. Due to this restriction, Silver Needle Tea is extremely expensive. The tea has a subtly, light nutty taste. When brewed, it becomes a pleasant apricot color. Brewing Silver Needle Tea For the best tea, the buds are to be brewed for approximately three to four minutes at a temperature of one hundred and eighty degrees Fahrenheit.