{"product_id":"white-hair-silver-needle-bai-hao-ying-zhen-1","title":"2026 Early Spring 1st Picking White Hair Silver Needle White Tea (Bai Hao Ying Zhen)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eExperience the pinnacle of white tea with our \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"46\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eWhite Hair Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen)\u003c\/b\u003e. Widely regarded as the most prestigious grade of tea in the world, this selection consists exclusively of pure, tender buds harvested by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eCrafted by the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"15\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e13th generation of the Lin tea family\u003c\/b\u003e in Zhenghe, Fujian, this tea is a masterpiece of tradition, purity, and labor-intensive artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhat sets this Silver Needle apart is its meticulous \"soil-to-cup\" journey. During processing, these delicate buds \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"115\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003enever touch the ground\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring a level of cleanliness so high that the tea requires no rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe buds are covered in \"white hair\" (trichomes)—fine, silver down that holds the tea’s essential oils, antioxidants, and signature creamy texture. Because it is made only from young, sun-dried buds and is not highly oxidized, it is free from the dust and debris found in lower-grade teas. When you brew this tea, you are drinking the pure, undisturbed essence of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \"No-Rinse\" Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike many other teas, you should \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"56\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003enever rinse\u003c\/b\u003e these buds. The \"white hair\" covering the leaves consists of delicate trichomes that contain the tea’s essential nutrients, flavor components, and creamy texture. Rinsing would wash away these beneficial properties. Simply pour, steep, and enjoy the very first infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT DOES THIS TEA TASTE LIKE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eExpect a sensory experience that is both delicate and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e An exceptionally silky, thick mouthfeel that coats the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e It possesses a natural, honey-like sweetness and the crisp, refreshing clarity of high-altitude mountain spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e You will find elegant floral notes and a signature creaminess that is unique to high-grade white teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE DOES THIS TEA COME FROM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea originates from \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"25\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eZhenghe\u003c\/b\u003e, located in the Fujian Province of China. Zhenghe is a legendary tea region, revered as one of the original birthplaces of white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe terroir here is defined by high elevations and a consistent misty climate, which slows the growth of the tea plants and allows them to concentrate sugars and nutrients. This specific lot comes from the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"206\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eLin family\u003c\/b\u003e, who have maintained their tea-growing heritage for thirteen generations, ensuring a level of craftsmanship and purity that is rare in the modern market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO BREW THIS WHITE TEA:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f7f7f7; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f7f7f7; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e175\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°F-185°F (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e80°C–95°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTea Amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUse approximately \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"33\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e3-5 grams\u003c\/b\u003e of tea (roughly 2 heaped tablespoons) for every \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"89\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e8-12 fl oz\u003c\/b\u003e (240-355ml) of water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"17\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e1st Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-5 mins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\"\u003eSubsequent Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Gradually increase the time by 1-2 minutes for each additional pour. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can usually re-steep the same leaves 2 to 3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WHITE TEAS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe difference between these three prestige teas lies in the \"pluck\"—the specific ratio of buds to leaves harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eWhite Hair Silver Needle\u003c\/b\u003e is the most delicate and rare, consisting exclusively of unopened buds for an ethereal, silky, and honey-sweet experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"265\"\u003eKing Peony (Mu Dan Wang)\u003c\/b\u003e acts as a \"reserve\" grade, blending one silver bud with two tiny, early-spring leaves to create a perfect balance of creamy texture and elegant floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"448\"\u003eWhite Peony (Bai Mu Dan)\u003c\/b\u003e uses a traditional bud-and-leaf composition to deliver a more robust, full-bodied, and vibrant floral profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"teasatia","offers":[{"title":"Loose Leaf 100g","offer_id":51380087914791,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Leaf 50g","offer_id":51380087947559,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/0612\/1511\/files\/White_Hair_Silver_Needle_Bai_Hao_Ying_Zhen_circle.jpg?v=1778979606","url":"https:\/\/www.teasatia.com\/products\/white-hair-silver-needle-bai-hao-ying-zhen-1","provider":"teasatia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}