Silver Needle, known in Chinese as Bai Hao Yin Zhen, is widely regarded as one of the finest white teas in the world. Produced primarily in Fujian Province, it is crafted exclusively from unopened spring buds harvested during a brief period when the plants are at their most delicate stage of growth.
Unlike heavily processed teas, Silver Needle undergoes only minimal handling. After harvest, the buds are carefully withered and dried to preserve their natural character. This gentle approach allows the tea to retain its elegant sweetness, floral fragrance, and remarkable purity. The fine silver hairs covering the buds give the tea its distinctive appearance and name.
Tea drinkers have long valued Silver Needle for its refined and tranquil character. Rather than overwhelming the palate, it offers subtle layers of sweetness, freshness, and floral complexity that reveal themselves gradually with each sip. Its simplicity is precisely what makes it extraordinary. For many tea enthusiasts, Silver Needle represents the purest expression of white tea craftsmanship.
Fuding, Fujian
Silver Needle(Bai Hao Yin Zhen)White Tea
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Silver Needle is one of China's most prized white teas, crafted exclusively from young spring buds. It offers remarkable elegance, purity, and a naturally sweet character.
Details
Origin
Fuding, Fujian
Harvest
Early Spring
Process
None
Caffeine
Low
Flavor Notes
Aroma: Fresh flowers|Melon|HoneyTaste: Delicate|silky and sweetFinish: Clean and RefreshingTea Character: Freshness ★★★★☆ · Sweetness ★★★★☆ · Body ★★☆☆☆ · Floral Notes ★★★★☆ · Complexity ★★★☆☆
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Brewing Guide
Water Temp
85°C / 185°F
Tea Amount
4g / 1 tbsp
Steep Time
2-3m
Infusions
4-5
Story
The making of Silver Needle(Bai Hao Yin Zhen)White Tea
Fuding, Fujian
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