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Yin Zhen
Silver Needles
2010 Pre-Qing Ming
Organic

Fujian Province, China
Air-Dried, slightly oxidized
Very large spear-shaped buds
Sweet, lush flavor
Fresh ‘tea’ aroma
Pale liquor tinged silver

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For those who like their Yin Zhen rested and matured,( as Bob does ), this Yin Zhen from the 2010 pre-Qing Ming harvest will be right up your alley. White tea undergoes just a slight bit of oxidation during its withering step. Accordingly, white tea has just a wee suspicion of black tea flavor about it, a characteristic of the manufacture that also allows it to age and mellow, a boon to those who prefer to drink it this way.

Silver Needles is the name given to traditional, authentic, artisanal white tea. Yin Zhen should be manufactured from the big sprout or Big White sub-varieties of Camellia sinensis sinensis ( China bush ) and made in only Fujian Province, China. Yin Zhen is a magnificent tea that is able to be made only for a short period in the early spring. Its success is weather dependent, as it is a bud-only pluck.

Yin Zhen will always be distinctive – no other tea looks or tastes the same. Consisting of only the first un-opened buds of the first spring flush of new growth, these buds have a characteristic silver hue and white down covering.

Steep with cool water and infuse the buds several times for a short amount of time.

Use 1 Tablespoon per 6 oz of water
Steep 2-3 infusions at 2 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 160˚ - 170˚ F