Jun Shan Yin Zhen

Though it shares the 'silver needle' portion of its name with a famous white tea, the darkness of the leaf buds and the particular tinge their downy white hairs have taken on indicates something even rarer: the most refined of one of the few yellow teas.

The sweet starchiness of malted grain in its liquor is livened by a salty touch and a subtle note of dried ginger. Along with a distinct hay flavor and mild astringency, it seems a tea perfectly suited for crisp autumn weather. A unique and unmissable experience for the tea connoisseur.

  • ORIGIN:  Junshan, Yueyang, Hunan, China
  • MEANING:  Junshan silver needle (jun shan yin zhen)
  • CULTIVAR:  Fu Yun Liu Hao
  • HARVEST TIME:  19 March 2023
  • TASTE:  Hay, malted grain, ginger
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$6.30

Preparation

IN THE TEAPOT
  • Quantity: 6g / 500ml
  • Water temperature: 90°C
  • Infusion time: 5 min
GONGFU CHA METHOD
  • Quantity: 3g / 100ml
  • Water temperature: 90°C
  • 5 infusions: 45, 60, 75, 90, 120 sec

For best results in gongfu cha, brew in the traditional gaiwan or in a Yixing teapot. Too high of a water temperature would burn the leaves, resulting in bitter taste.