Jun Shan Yin Zhen White Tea

Jun Shan Yin Zhen White Tea is a rare tea consists of only singular tender buds picked in Spring before they open. Jun Shan Yin Zhen White Tea has been honored as the king of Yellow teas and one of Chinas Ten Famous Tea. The reason for the name, White Down Silver Needles, is quite apparent with one glance at the buds. The prominence of the delicate white hairs on Jun Shan Yin Zhen White Tea buds is quite striking. Jun Shan Yin Zhen White Tea comes from Mount Jun, Hunan Province.

Taste:
Light honey-sweet scent. Its taste is delicate with a clean mellow sweetness. The aftertaste is fresh. Over-infuse the tea, would give a bitter taste.

Appearance:
Jun Shan Yin Zhen consist of thick, needle-shape tea buds. Good Yin Zhen leaves looks like a knife. Tea brewed from these buds have a pale yellow hue.

Origin:
China

Harvest Period:
Spring 08

Brewing Guide:
We recommend using glass-based or porcelain tea ware. Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use about 2.5 - 3 grams (approx 1/10 oz) of tea leaves (1-2.5 teaspoons) for every 225ml of water. Steep tea leaves in hot water at 80°c (176°F) to 90°c (196°F) for 1 minute for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.