The drying process is then completed indoors when the tea is roasted over charcoal. During the roast, the tea is separated from the charcoal by bamboo trays lined with paper. The very low temperature drying of this tea is designed to preserve the white color of its buds. Too high of a temperature will make the buds yellow.
Unlike green tea, white tea is never fired or steamed to kill the enzymatic action that causes oxidation. Instead, oxidation of the leaves is prevented by their lack of moisture. The withering process is very long and gradual, thus slight oxidation of the leaves (or buds) will naturally occur. With this slight amount of oxidation, Sleeve Bushing Manufacturers white tea’s color is typically not as bright or green as you would expect from a green tea.
Bai Hao Yin Zhen Taste
Bai Hao Yin Zhen’s fragrance is refreshingly sweet while the taste is clean, smooth and very delicate.
Bai Hao Yin Zhen Appearance
Made only from tea buds and fully covered with silvery down. When steeped, the tea buds stand upright like a forest of stalagmites in the cup, creating a beautiful visual presentation.
How to steep Bai Hao Yin Zhen Tea?
Teaware: 12 oz. glass pot or porcelain pot
Amount: 1 ½ Tbs of tea leaves
Water: 185°F filtered water
Infusion: First infusion at least 3 minutes. The leaves are good for 5 infusions. Add a little more time for each subsequent infusion.
Health benefits of Bai Hao Yin Zhen Tea
Bai Hao Yin Zhen Tea (Silver needle teas) are famous for many health benefits:
1.Anti-inflamation: white tea cures heat in the body that cases for example swelling and acne. Recent research also suggests that white tea also prevents bacterial infections and growth.
2.A women’s favorite: the Silver Needle is also famous for it’s many beauty benefits, including anti aging and a smooth skin.
3.Eliminate fatique: caffeine in white tea can counter fatique. Different from coffee, the caffeine is slowly absorbed over a longer period of time. Thus, very popular among career tigers seeking a productive day in office.
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