Yunnan Baihao Yinzhen Silver Needle
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Yunnan Baihao Yinzhen Silver Needle

Silver Needle white tea with honey, floral notes and silky finish.

621-25-P
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China
NZ$15.59
NZ$15.59
🌡 190F/85C⏱ 3-4 minSee brewing guide →
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Origin
China
Asia
Caffeine
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Sugar Free
KsR
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
0
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41+
Description
Description

Yunnan Baihao Yinzhen Silver Needle – Honeyed Hybrid-Cultivar White Tea

Baihao Yinzhen, also known as Silver Needle, is one of the most treasured styles of Chinese white tea. Traditionally, it's closely associated with Fujian, China, but this unique version is made from a Yunnan-origin cultivar that was transplanted to Fujian and further hybridized, creating a distinctive expression of this classic tea.

Hand-picked from premium early spring single buds, this white tea is crafted using traditional methods without frying or rolling. The tender buds are naturally withered, gently spread and carefully dried at low temperature to preserve their original character, delicate aroma and smooth taste. The dry buds are plump, straight and covered with fine silvery-white pekoe hairs, giving them a bright, glossy silver appearance. Made from 100% natural tea buds with no additives or blending, it's a pure expression of fine white tea.

Tasting Notes

  • Liquor: pale apricot-yellow, crystal clear
  • Aroma: classic pekoe fragrance with soft honey and faint florals
  • Flavor: fresh, mellow and refreshing with gentle fruity sweetness
  • Mouthfeel: silky
  • Finish: clean and naturally sweet

Why You'll Love It

This refined and graceful white tea is perfect for those who appreciate subtle complexity, purity and a truly unique cultivar story.

  • Rare Yunnan-origin hybrid cultivar
  • Premium early spring single buds
  • Honey, floral and fruity notes
  • 100% pure tea buds

How to Enjoy

Brew it in a clear glass to watch the silvery buds dance, or in a gaiwan for several gentle infusions. Savor it plain, perhaps with fresh fruit or delicate pastries.

Fresh, mellow and honeyed, Yunnan Baihao Yinzhen is Silver Needle with a unique story to tell.

Make it your kind of cup

ready, set, steep.

A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.

  1. 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
  2. 0285°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
  3. 033 - 4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
  4. 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 85°C and steep for 3-4 min.
Ingredients:
White Tea
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