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Meng Song Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Chinese: 勐宋白毫银针, pinyin Měng sòng báiháo yín zhēn) is a white tea from the Mengsong mountains in Yunnan Province. The name translates as "silver needles with white down": the long, slender buds covered in delicate white fuzz really do resemble silver needles.
The tea bushes grow at an altitude of over 1,500 meters above sea level, and the buds are picked exclusively by hand. After picking, they undergo minimal processing, so they keep their natural flavor and aroma.
Characteristics
- Type: white tea
- Region: Mengsong mountains, Yunnan, China, altitude over 1,500 m
- Raw material: buds covered in white down
- Harvest: by hand
- Taste: soft, sweet, with light floral and fruity notes
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a delicate, subtle aroma; long silvery buds with fine down.
Infusion: a very soft and sweet taste with floral and fruity notes and hints of honey and jasmine.
Aftertaste: long and pleasant.
Why You'll Love It
A light and delicate white tea for a calm tea session. Its gentle flavor suits those new to white teas as well as connoisseurs who appreciate subtle nuances.
How to Brew
Western-style brewing (teapot):
- 3–5 g of tea per 150 ml of water;
- water at 80–85 °C;
- steep for 3–5 min.
Storage
Store in a tightly closed package, away from light, moisture and strong odors.