Regarded as one of China's greatest Teas, Gushan Yinzhen (鼓山银针 - Drum Mountain Silver Needle) is a highly sort after premium white tea that only consists of the finest white tea buds, that are dried in the sun.
The buds are coated in a silvery white down, which is where the tea gets it's name.
Gushan Yinzhen has a fresh aroma with a hint of peach and a light, sweet profile with delicate peachy notes.
Origin: Gushan, Fujian Province, China
Elevation: 2500 - 4000 ft above sea level.
Tea Variety: Camellia Sinensis var. Sinensis
Cultivar: Fuding Da Hao (福鼎大毫 - Fuding Big Hair)
Brewing Temperature: 70 - 80 °C
Caffeine Content: Approx. 10mg per cup
Amount: 5g of tea leaves to 100ml of water
Sold in quantities of 100g