Tasting Notes: Crisp Sweetness + Green Florals + Umami Finish
Enjoy the subtle floral and savory elements of this classic Chinese white tea. Bai Hao Yin Zhen is the top or first picking grade of white tea, meaning it comprises only the new buds from the first spring growth.
These fresh buds are sundried. This process retains the little "silver hairs" on the tea leaves, so they end up looking like silver needles (hence the name). These "hairs" contain high levels of L-theanine and contribute significantly to the umami flavors of this tea.
Product Sizes
Single packet: 5g
Box: 30g (contains six 5g packets)
Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle) | 白毫银针 | White Tea
Deep Dive
Nomenclature: 白毫银针 (Bái Háo Yín Zhēn)
Category: White Tea
Subcategory: First Picking Grade, Bai Hao Yin Zhen
Location: Dian Tou, Fu Ding, Fu Jian Province, China
Elevation: ~700-1000m
Cultivar: Da Hao (China Tea #2)
Vintage: First Pluck, Spring 2021
Picking Grade: Buds only
Brand: Tea Drunk
How to Brew*
Temperature: 95-100C, 203-212F
Serving Size: 5g/ 100-200mL Gaiwan or Teapot
Steep Times:
- 1st - 5th Brews: 3 - 5 seconds
- 6th - 10th Brews: 7 - 10 seconds
*Adjust timing and temperature based on personal preference. Although it is often heard that one should brew white teas at lower temperatures, this is not the case with high quality white teas. They can "take" the higher temperatures and still perform beautifully, such as this Bai Hao Yin Zhen.