Zhenghe Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) White Tea

Liking Fuding white tea, Zhenghe white tea also boasts a long history. This Zhenghe Silver Needle is produced in high mountain tea gardens at an altitude of about 1100 meters, offering a unique mountainous charm. The dry tea leaves are slender and densely covered with white fuzz, exuding a rich and fresh fragrance. As the brewing progresses, subtle floral and fruity aromas gradually emerge. The flavor is mellow and full-bodied, with a rich layering of tastes and a long-lasting aftertaste. If you are a fan of Fuding white tea, then this Zhenghe Silver Needle should not be missed, as it promises a unique experience.

	Cup Method		Chinese Gongfu Method
	Teacup: 8.8oz / 250ml		Gaiwan: 3.8oz / 110ml
	185℉ / 85℃		185℉ / 85℃
	2g Tea		5g Tea
	Brewing time: 5 - 8 mins		8 steeps: 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 100s, 120s

Chengyuan Ecological Tea Garden is located in Chengyuan Township, Zhenghe County, and features a typical mid-subtropical monsoon humid climate, also known as an alpine climate. The average temperature is around 14.7℃, with an annual precipitation of 1900 millimeters. The area is characterized by high humidity. Chengyuan Township has an average elevation of 800 to 1200 meters, with 30,000 mu (about 20 square kilometers) of tea gardens. These tea gardens benefit from an excellent ecological environment and high soil organic matter content, creating natural conditions favorable for the growth of tea trees. The high mountain mist increases humidity and lowers temperature in the tea gardens, with the tea trees growing under diffused light, which is beneficial for their growth. The significant temperature difference between day and night in the tea gardens contributes to the accumulation of nutrients in the tea leaves. The fresh leaves are rich in substances, making the produced white tea aromatic and rich in flavor.

Zhenghe County, a jurisdiction of Nanping City in Fujian Province, is located at the junction of Fujian and Zhejiang provinces in the northern part of Fujian, making it the easternmost county of Nanping City. It is situated in the mid-subtropical monsoon humid climate zone, characterized by mild and moist weather, abundant rainfall, and distinct seasons. Zhenghe County is one of the key forestry counties (cities) in southern China and is renowned as the "City of Bamboo Craftsmanship", the "Hometown of White Tea", the "Hometown of Nanmu (楠木)", and the "Hometown of Chinese Chestnuts in China". Not only does it boast an exceptional ecological environment, but it is also the origin of a variety of distinctive agricultural products, particularly in the production of white tea. Zhenghe County has a long history and rich cultural heritage in white tea production, with its white tea being of excellent quality and beloved by consumers.

Fu'an Dabai Tea Tree species was discovered as a local fine variety during a mass tea tree improvement survey and selection work carried out in 1964. Although it has only been discovered for just over a decade, its introduction and breeding development have progressed rapidly. This semi-arboreal variety features a tall and large tree form with a distinct main trunk. The tree height reaches about 2.8 meters, with a width of approximately 2.7 meters, and the main trunk diameter is about 5 centimeters. It produces white tea of excellent quality, particularly Silver Needle, characterized by robust buds and prominent white hairs. The fresh leaves (one bud and two leaves) contain 27.16% tea polyphenols and 4.56% caffeine.

Zhenghe white tea originates from Zhenghe County in Fujian Province, China, and is one of the important production areas for Chinese white tea. The history of white tea production in Zhenghe County mainly began during the Song Dynasty. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as tea culture became popular and tea trade flourished, Zhenghe white tea gradually became known to the world. During the Qing Dynasty, Zhenghe County had developed a relatively mature white tea production technology and system, becoming one of the important production areas for Chinese white tea. Zhenghe white tea is renowned for its unique geographical environment and exquisite tea-making craftsmanship, constituting an important part of Chinese traditional tea culture.