BẠCH TRÀ
SILVER NEEDLE WHITE TEA
WHITE TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Lùng Vài, Hà Giàng, Vietnam
Bạch Trà is a Vietnamese interpretation of Lao Shu Bai Hao Yin Zhen, produced from buds of old tea trees in Vietnam. It follows a minimal white tea approach, preserving the natural composition of the buds while reflecting local terroir and plant material. The tea is valued for its purity, gentle sweetness, and a refined profile with floral, honeyed, and lightly mineral notes. MORE
AROMA
Fruity, honey
TASTE
Creamy, caramel, vanilla
ALTITUDE: 1100 m
VARIETAL: Snow Shan
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
WHITE TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Lùng Vài, Hà Giàng, Vietnam
Bạch Trà is a Vietnamese interpretation of Lao Shu Bai Hao Yin Zhen, produced from buds of old tea trees in Vietnam. It follows a minimal white tea approach, preserving the natural composition of the buds while reflecting local terroir and plant material. The tea is valued for its purity, gentle sweetness, and a refined profile with floral, honeyed, and lightly mineral notes. MORE
AROMA
Fruity, honey
TASTE
Creamy, caramel, vanilla
ALTITUDE: 1100 m
VARIETAL: Snow Shan
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
White tea technology is one of the oldest tea processing techniques on earth when tea was considered a medicine. White tea is prepared according to a special technology of natural withering and drying, while maintaining its rich internal content with substances such as active enzymes, polyphenols, etc. Due to the special cultivars, climate, quality of the tea leaves, and low level of oxidation, this type of tea provides maximum vitamins and microelements. The highest quality white teas are made from spring young buds and leaves, traditionally dried under the sun.
Chinese traditional medicine claims that white tea has a cooling nature, dissipating heat and reducing fire. White tea strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, prevents the development of cancer cells, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is considered that after 7 years of ageing, white tea acquires healing properties and could be used as a medicine. The taste develops and becomes richer and deeper.
Chinese traditional medicine claims that white tea has a cooling nature, dissipating heat and reducing fire. White tea strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, prevents the development of cancer cells, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is considered that after 7 years of ageing, white tea acquires healing properties and could be used as a medicine. The taste develops and becomes richer and deeper.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 80-95 °C
Amount: 3-5 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 90 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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ABOUT
Bạch Trà is a Vietnamese white tea produced in the Lùng Vài area of Hà Giang, located in northern Vietnam at an altitude of around 1,100 meters. It is made from buds of old tea trees belonging to the Shan Tuyết variety, also known as “Snow Shan,” which is naturally adapted to high mountain conditions. These trees develop dense, resilient buds covered with fine down, contributing to both the visual identity and internal structure of the tea.
The production follows the classical white tea method, involving minimal processing without rolling or shaping. After careful harvesting, the buds undergo controlled withering and slow drying, preserving their natural composition while allowing gentle internal transformation. This approach maintains clarity and purity, while the mountain-grown material provides additional depth and stability.
Bạch Trà occupies a distinctive position within Vietnamese tea culture as a highland, ancient-tree white tea. It is valued for its balance between softness and structure, combining the delicacy of bud material with the intensity of Shan Tuyet origin. The tea reflects both the natural conditions of Hà Giang and the precision of traditional processing, offering a refined and authentic expression of Vietnamese white tea.
TERROIR
Our Bạch Trà harvested in Lùng Vài area of Hà Giang in northern Vietnam, at elevations around 1,100 meters. The region is characterized by a humid mountain climate with frequent mist, high humidity, and notable day–night temperature variation. These conditions slow the development of early spring buds, allowing for the accumulation of aromatic compounds while preserving clarity and softness.
The tea grows from old Shan Tuyet (Snow Shan) tea trees, which are well adapted to high-altitude environments. These trees develop deep root systems that access a wide range of minerals, while the surrounding natural vegetation supports a stable ecological balance. The soils are typically well-drained, slightly acidic, and rich in organic matter, contributing to both the density and structural integrity of the buds. Microclimate plays a defining role, with diffused sunlight, cloud cover, and constant air movement regulating plant metabolism. This results in a balanced composition of amino acids and polyphenols, providing both sweetness and gentle structure. The fine down covering the buds, characteristic of Shan Tuyet material, reflects both the plant variety and the environmental conditions in which it grows.
Another important aspect is the interaction between natural conditions and traditional harvesting practices. The buds are carefully selected within a limited seasonal window, ensuring optimal maturity and quality. Combined with minimal processing, this allows the tea to express both the highland terroir of Lùng Vài and the distinctive character of ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry material consists of slender buds covered with fine silvery down, showing a pale green to silver tone with a slightly dense and resilient structure typical of Shan Tuyet origin. The aroma of the dry buds is clean and refined, with notes of fresh hay, wildflowers, and a soft honeyed sweetness. In a preheated teapot, the buds open gradually from the first infusion, releasing a delicate yet expressive aromatic profile where floral tones are supported by gentle vegetal freshness and a subtle creamy nuance. As the infusion develops, the aroma becomes more integrated, combining soft sweetness with a calm, slightly mineral and airy character.
The aroma of the liquor is light and transparent, with a harmonious combination of floral notes, gentle sweetness, and a faint mineral undertone. The taste is smooth and structured, with a light to medium body and a soft, slightly viscous texture. A natural sweetness forms the core of the profile, supported by delicate floral tones and a very mild, well-integrated astringency that adds precision. The Shan Tuyet origin contributes a subtle cooling sensation and clarity in the finish. The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with a returning sweetness and a soft mineral impression. In the empty cup after drinking, a delicate sweet and floral aroma remains, leaving a refined and balanced final impression.
Bạch Trà is a Vietnamese white tea produced in the Lùng Vài area of Hà Giang, located in northern Vietnam at an altitude of around 1,100 meters. It is made from buds of old tea trees belonging to the Shan Tuyết variety, also known as “Snow Shan,” which is naturally adapted to high mountain conditions. These trees develop dense, resilient buds covered with fine down, contributing to both the visual identity and internal structure of the tea.
The production follows the classical white tea method, involving minimal processing without rolling or shaping. After careful harvesting, the buds undergo controlled withering and slow drying, preserving their natural composition while allowing gentle internal transformation. This approach maintains clarity and purity, while the mountain-grown material provides additional depth and stability.
Bạch Trà occupies a distinctive position within Vietnamese tea culture as a highland, ancient-tree white tea. It is valued for its balance between softness and structure, combining the delicacy of bud material with the intensity of Shan Tuyet origin. The tea reflects both the natural conditions of Hà Giang and the precision of traditional processing, offering a refined and authentic expression of Vietnamese white tea.
TERROIR
Our Bạch Trà harvested in Lùng Vài area of Hà Giang in northern Vietnam, at elevations around 1,100 meters. The region is characterized by a humid mountain climate with frequent mist, high humidity, and notable day–night temperature variation. These conditions slow the development of early spring buds, allowing for the accumulation of aromatic compounds while preserving clarity and softness.
The tea grows from old Shan Tuyet (Snow Shan) tea trees, which are well adapted to high-altitude environments. These trees develop deep root systems that access a wide range of minerals, while the surrounding natural vegetation supports a stable ecological balance. The soils are typically well-drained, slightly acidic, and rich in organic matter, contributing to both the density and structural integrity of the buds. Microclimate plays a defining role, with diffused sunlight, cloud cover, and constant air movement regulating plant metabolism. This results in a balanced composition of amino acids and polyphenols, providing both sweetness and gentle structure. The fine down covering the buds, characteristic of Shan Tuyet material, reflects both the plant variety and the environmental conditions in which it grows.
Another important aspect is the interaction between natural conditions and traditional harvesting practices. The buds are carefully selected within a limited seasonal window, ensuring optimal maturity and quality. Combined with minimal processing, this allows the tea to express both the highland terroir of Lùng Vài and the distinctive character of ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry material consists of slender buds covered with fine silvery down, showing a pale green to silver tone with a slightly dense and resilient structure typical of Shan Tuyet origin. The aroma of the dry buds is clean and refined, with notes of fresh hay, wildflowers, and a soft honeyed sweetness. In a preheated teapot, the buds open gradually from the first infusion, releasing a delicate yet expressive aromatic profile where floral tones are supported by gentle vegetal freshness and a subtle creamy nuance. As the infusion develops, the aroma becomes more integrated, combining soft sweetness with a calm, slightly mineral and airy character.
The aroma of the liquor is light and transparent, with a harmonious combination of floral notes, gentle sweetness, and a faint mineral undertone. The taste is smooth and structured, with a light to medium body and a soft, slightly viscous texture. A natural sweetness forms the core of the profile, supported by delicate floral tones and a very mild, well-integrated astringency that adds precision. The Shan Tuyet origin contributes a subtle cooling sensation and clarity in the finish. The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with a returning sweetness and a soft mineral impression. In the empty cup after drinking, a delicate sweet and floral aroma remains, leaving a refined and balanced final impression.
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