One warm summer evening, after a long meditation, a young monk said dreamingly:
– Ah, how I would love to have something warm yet refreshing, with a sweet taste and a light scent of blooming flowers.
– This wish is easy to make happen, – answered the wise tea master Lao Cha. – Drink some Bai Hao Yin Zhen – Silver Needle White Tea.
Bai Hao Yin Zhen (白毫银针) means "Silver Needle White Tea" in Chinese. Bai Hao refers to the white fuzz on the tea leaves, while Silver Needle (Yin Zhen) describes the appearance of the thick and straight tea buds, which have tips that are straight and sharp like needles.
Historically, white teas were produced in Fuding, Fujian province. Silver Needle was the first loose-leaf white tea produced in the early 1800s.
Our "Silver Needle" tea comes from an unusual place – the Chiang Rai district in Northern Thailand. There, the tea trees grow at altitudes of 1,000-1,100m, absorbing the rich nutrients of the high mountain soil. Unlike its Chinese counterpart, the buds from these Thai tea trees are significantly thicker and larger in size, resulting in a denser brew with a fuller body.
Only the buds are plucked for this tea. The farmers pick by hand only the unopened buds, leaving out all other leaves. It takes thousands of tea buds to make a single pound of Silver Needle White Tea. The buds are the freshest part of the tea plant and hold the highest amount of the plant's inner substances. That makes Silver Needle pack the highest concentration of caffeine, L-Theanine, and polyphenols – all the good stuff.
White is the least processed among all six tea types. After picking, farmers spread out the leaves to wither. It helps to reduce excessive moisture before drying, resulting in a tea with a sweet taste and smooth mouthfeel.
Our Bai Hao Yin Zhen is a rich yet refined tea with a bright, flowery aroma. A rich, fruity taste uncovers accents of peaches, strawberries, and plums on a vanilla undertone. Exceptionally smooth and dense, this tea boasts a rich inner content that evolves into a light, floral, and peachy finish with a long-lasting sweetness. Its soft Qi makes you feel weightless – a perfect tool for a quiet, meditative tea session.
Watch a short video about "Silver Needle" White Tea
Brewing guidelines:
185℉ / 85℃
1g per 70-100ml 
3-5min
1g per 20ml 10sec + 5sec for each subsequent infusion