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Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) Quick Facts
- Name
- Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) (白毫银针, Bái Háo Yín Zhēn)
- Type
- White
- Origin
- Fuding, Fujian
- Thermal Nature
- Cool
- Caffeine
- Low
- Brewing
- 75-80°C (167-176°F), 3-4 min first steep, 3-4 steeps steeps
Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen)
Cool白毫银针 (Bái Háo Yín Zhēn)
White · Fuding, Fujian
The most premium white tea — made only from unopened buds covered in fine silver-white hairs. Extremely delicate and subtly sweet. One of the most antioxidant-rich teas in existence.
Flavor Profile
Delicate, sweet, melon-like, silky
Caffeine Level
Low
Brewing Guide
Temperature
75-80°C (167-176°F)
Amount
3-5g per 150ml
Steep Time
3-4 min first steep
Number of Steeps
3-4 steeps
Health Benefits
- ✓ Very high in antioxidants
- ✓ Gently clears heat
- ✓ Benefits the skin
- ✓ Calms inflammation
Suits These Body Types
Avoid If
yang deficiency