BAI HAO YIN ZHENG
WHITE PILE SILVER NEEDLE
WHITE TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Nanguang Tea Garden, Fuding, Fujian, China
Bai Hao Yin Zhen is one of the most refined white teas from Fuding, Fujian province, produced exclusively from young unopened buds covered in fine silvery down. Minimal processing preserves the natural composition of the leaf, resulting in a clean, soft profile with delicate sweetness and subtle floral notes. This tea is valued for its purity, clarity, and elegant expression of early spring harvest. MORE
AROMA
Floral
TASTE
Fruity, Creamy
ALTITUDE: 600-900 m
VARIETAL: Fuding Da Bai
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
WHITE TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Nanguang Tea Garden, Fuding, Fujian, China
Bai Hao Yin Zhen is one of the most refined white teas from Fuding, Fujian province, produced exclusively from young unopened buds covered in fine silvery down. Minimal processing preserves the natural composition of the leaf, resulting in a clean, soft profile with delicate sweetness and subtle floral notes. This tea is valued for its purity, clarity, and elegant expression of early spring harvest. MORE
AROMA
Floral
TASTE
Fruity, Creamy
ALTITUDE: 600-900 m
VARIETAL: Fuding Da Bai
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.
Learn more about BIOCHEMISTRY OF A TEA LEAF
EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 70-85 °C
Amount: 3-5 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 75 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3
Learn more about TEA BREWING METHODS
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!
Learn more ABOUT TEA STORAGE
ABOUT
Bai Hao Yin Zhen "White Pile Silver Needle" is one of the highest-grade white teas produced in Fuding, in China. It is made exclusively from young, unopened buds harvested in early spring, each covered with fine silvery pile, which gives the tea its name. The strict plucking standard and limited harvest window define its rarity and quality.
The production follows the classical white tea method, involving minimal processing with no rolling or shaping. After careful harvesting, the buds are withered and slowly dried, traditionally under natural conditions, allowing gradual moisture reduction while preserving the internal structure of the leaf. This gentle approach maintains the original composition of the buds, resulting in a clean and stable profile.
TERROIR
Fuding Bai Hao Yin Zhen is cultivated in the coastal mountainous areas of Fuding, located in China. The region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate, with frequent rainfall, moderate temperatures, and high air humidity, creating stable conditions for early spring tea growth. Morning mists and cloud cover help protect the young buds from direct sunlight, supporting slow and balanced development.
The terrain consists of low to mid-elevation hills with well-drained, slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter. These soils provide a balanced nutrient environment, allowing the plants to develop steadily without excessive vigor. This contributes to the density and integrity of the buds, which is essential for producing high-grade white tea Microclimate plays a critical role, particularly during the early spring harvest period. Diffused sunlight and high humidity help preserve amino acids while limiting the rapid accumulation of polyphenols. This balance results in a tea with soft sweetness, minimal astringency, and a clean, refined profile.
Another important aspect is the interaction between natural conditions and human practice. The timing of harvest is strictly controlled, often limited to a short seasonal window when the buds are at optimal maturity. Combined with careful handling and minimal processing, this ensures that the final tea expresses both the purity of its origin and the precision of traditional white tea craftsmanship.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf consists of buds covered with fine silvery down, displaying a pale green to silver tone and a soft, velvety texture. The aroma of the dry leaves is delicate and чистый, with notes of fresh hay, light floral hints, and a subtle sweet nuance. In a preheated teapot, the buds open gradually from the first infusion, releasing a gentle and refined aromatic profile, where soft vegetal tones are complemented by light honeyed and slightly creamy notes. As the infusion develops, the aroma becomes more rounded and integrated, combining subtle floral sweetness with a calm, airy character.
The aroma of the liquor is light and transparent, with a soft sweetness and delicate floral and hay-like nuances. The taste is smooth and мягкий, with a light body and a clean, silky texture. A gentle natural sweetness forms the core of the profile, supported by very mild vegetal notes and almost no astringency. The balance remains subtle and refined, emphasizing clarity rather than intensity. The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with a soft returning sweetness and a calm, refreshing finish. In the empty cup after drinking, a delicate sweet and floral aroma remains, leaving a quiet and elegant final impression.
Bai Hao Yin Zhen "White Pile Silver Needle" is one of the highest-grade white teas produced in Fuding, in China. It is made exclusively from young, unopened buds harvested in early spring, each covered with fine silvery pile, which gives the tea its name. The strict plucking standard and limited harvest window define its rarity and quality.
The production follows the classical white tea method, involving minimal processing with no rolling or shaping. After careful harvesting, the buds are withered and slowly dried, traditionally under natural conditions, allowing gradual moisture reduction while preserving the internal structure of the leaf. This gentle approach maintains the original composition of the buds, resulting in a clean and stable profile.
TERROIR
Fuding Bai Hao Yin Zhen is cultivated in the coastal mountainous areas of Fuding, located in China. The region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate, with frequent rainfall, moderate temperatures, and high air humidity, creating stable conditions for early spring tea growth. Morning mists and cloud cover help protect the young buds from direct sunlight, supporting slow and balanced development.
The terrain consists of low to mid-elevation hills with well-drained, slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter. These soils provide a balanced nutrient environment, allowing the plants to develop steadily without excessive vigor. This contributes to the density and integrity of the buds, which is essential for producing high-grade white tea Microclimate plays a critical role, particularly during the early spring harvest period. Diffused sunlight and high humidity help preserve amino acids while limiting the rapid accumulation of polyphenols. This balance results in a tea with soft sweetness, minimal astringency, and a clean, refined profile.
Another important aspect is the interaction between natural conditions and human practice. The timing of harvest is strictly controlled, often limited to a short seasonal window when the buds are at optimal maturity. Combined with careful handling and minimal processing, this ensures that the final tea expresses both the purity of its origin and the precision of traditional white tea craftsmanship.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf consists of buds covered with fine silvery down, displaying a pale green to silver tone and a soft, velvety texture. The aroma of the dry leaves is delicate and чистый, with notes of fresh hay, light floral hints, and a subtle sweet nuance. In a preheated teapot, the buds open gradually from the first infusion, releasing a gentle and refined aromatic profile, where soft vegetal tones are complemented by light honeyed and slightly creamy notes. As the infusion develops, the aroma becomes more rounded and integrated, combining subtle floral sweetness with a calm, airy character.
The aroma of the liquor is light and transparent, with a soft sweetness and delicate floral and hay-like nuances. The taste is smooth and мягкий, with a light body and a clean, silky texture. A gentle natural sweetness forms the core of the profile, supported by very mild vegetal notes and almost no astringency. The balance remains subtle and refined, emphasizing clarity rather than intensity. The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with a soft returning sweetness and a calm, refreshing finish. In the empty cup after drinking, a delicate sweet and floral aroma remains, leaving a quiet and elegant final impression.
WHITE TEA
Explore more White Teas from the AN SHIM TEA Collection.