First-grade Xianfeng White Tea Green Tea

Xianfeng White Tea is in fact a green tea produced using the semi-fermented method, falling under the category of unfermented teas. The inclusion of ‘white tea’ (bai cha) in its name stems from its manufacture using the special tea plant variety Baiye No. 1. During a roughly one-month period each spring, when the daily average temperature falls below 23 degrees Celsius, the leaves of this variety exhibit a yellowish-white hue due to insufficient chlorophyll content. Tea leaves picked at this time retain this colouration throughout both the drying and brewing processes, constituting the distinctive characteristic of Xianfeng White Tea.

Harvested before the Grain Rain solar term, this tea adheres to the plucking standard of one bud with one or two leaves. Compared to other green teas, Xianfeng White Tea is rich in amino acids, imparting a mellow flavour and soothing properties.

         When brewing, a clear glass teapot and cups are recommended to observe the leaves unfurling in the infusion. The liquor is sweet and mellow, with a smooth mouthfeel and a pronounced umami undertone.