origin Fengqing County, Yunnan Province

craft faded (air dried)

flavor notes watermelon rind, herbaceous, dried apricot

origin Fengqing County, Yunnan Province

craft faded (air dried)

flavor notes watermelon rind, herbaceous, dried apricot

Crafted in Fengqing County, our Yunnan WhiteNeedle is harvested from plump Da Ye (Assamica)-varietytea budsfora sweet and crisp taste. Yunnanese white teas like this offera more economical alternative toheritage varietiesfrom northern Fujian Province (like our Silver Needle and Silver Needle Reserve).

Yunnan White Needle is distinctly influenced by terroir and cultivar. Compared to our classicDa Bai-varietywhite teasfrom Fuding County (which offer the classic rosewater and marzipannotes typicalof that region), ourAssamica-variety Yunnan WhiteNeedleis decidedlybolder and zestier, with herbaceous notes of watermelon rind, alfalfa, and pumpkin seeds. The mouthfeel is light and crisp, with a persistent and aromatic finish of dried apricot.

Premium white tea is crafted from the young spring leaf buds of the tea plant. These buds are concentrated in flavor compounds and delicate aromatics, which respond best to lower brewing temperatures. The recommendations above will ensure a crisp and floral brew while limiting astringency.

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