Description
This lovely tea is grown in Mengku County of Lincang. It’s a local varietal, a hybrid of pure Assamica and Ye Bai Hao. The tea is fried by and in a wok, rolled, wilted very very briefly and then dried by hand in a wok again. At this final stage the tea is pressed flat again to make is straight and pointy. The finished product is a silver and green needled tea that locals call “Song Zhen” (Pine Needles).
In addition to its beautiful appearance, the tea brews up a lovely bright green-yellow with hints of raw chestnut and umami. The tea is thick and lubricating to the mouth and throat. A fine Yunnan green tea that is complex, delicate and satisfying.
We always use environmentally friendly packaging of our teas. We never use candy, sugar, or flavorings in our teas.
Suggested steeping
8 ounces of water
1 teaspoon
180°F
2-3 minutes
