Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Bai Hao Yin Zhen

Bai HaoYin Zhen or White Hair Silver Needle has been the yardstick for quality white teas.   It is hand-crafted from the Da Bai tea varietals using only the unopened buds.  Proper brewing is critical to bring out its fineness.   Yin Zhen is very thirst quenching.   

Yin Zhen

Type:  White Tea     Producing Country: China      Preparation:  85°C 4 Min

Dry Leaf:  These light green buds have the scent of dried hay and wicker.
Wet Leaf:  The leaves smell vegetal and jammy.
Liquor:      The pale yellow tea is sweet, creamy and long in the mouth.  It also yields the essence of white peaches and artichokes.  

Tee Score: 4 out of 5