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Product name: Baihao-Yinzhen
Origin: It is produced in Jianyang, Shuiji, Songzheng and east Fuding and so on in north Fujian. Yinzhen is short for Baihao-Yinzhen, and is also called Baihao. It is created in 1889, and is the father of the white tea in modern times. The origin of “Baihao-Yinzhen” is that because its finished products are many bud tops, the little buds that form on the plant are covered with silver hairs that give the young leaves a white appearance
Character: The finished tea Baihao-Yinzhen, the tea bud is stout and strong in appearance, the shape resembles a needle, with its body covered with fluffy white hair. The tea water is apricot yellow, limpid and bright, it also has fresh aroma, mellow taste.
Drink: The method of steep of Baihao is as the same as Green tea, but the time needs more. When steeped, the budlets become revealed. The flavor is unmistakable and long-lasting. The aftertaste is smooth, sweet and satisfying. A small handful (about 3-5grams) can be steeped three or four times for about five minutes with great tatse.
High in antioxidants and low in caffeine, this is an excellent tea to drink late at night and throughout the day by those sensitive to caffeine. Medically it is refreshing and is good for the stomach and eyes. It can also be used to dispel the heat and inflammation
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