In the circle of white tea enthusiasts, it is well - known that among aged white teas, Gongmei and Shoumei are relatively common, while old Baihao Yinzhen is as rare as a unicorn, and old Baihao Yinzhen from alpine producing areas is even more precious. Today, Tongxin She Teahouse unveils the veil of a treasured tea for you - the 2015 Baihao Yinzhen. Its charm has become more mellow and captivating after being precipitated by a decade of time.
This Baihao Yinzhen originates from the alpine tea gardens in Panxi, Fuding. Panxi is located at the western foot of the Taimu Mountain range, known as the "Fairyland on the Sea", and is hailed as the "heart and lungs" of Fuding City. Here, the sunlight and rainfall are just right, and the annual average temperature is stable at 16.4 degrees Celsius, as if nature has specially created a pure land for the growth of white tea. As one of the original birthplaces of Fuding white tea, Panxi is also a golden producing area for alpine white tea. The white tea it nurtures has rich and distinct layers of aroma and quality. This particular tea comes from an alpine tea garden at an altitude of 700 meters on Dayang Mountain in Panxi. The high - quality mountainous terrain endows it with excellent quality, abundant inner substances, a full - bodied and long - lasting taste, and a unique sweet and mellow flavor that is difficult to replicate in other producing areas.
From 2015 to the present, this tea has undergone a 10 - year transformation. During this long period, it has quietly changed, presenting a wonderful "orchid - like and honey - like" charm. The faint orchid aroma is fresh and elegant, like a clear spring in the mountains or an orchid in a secluded valley, fascinating people; the taste is sweet, mellow and gentle, remaining consistent from the first sip to the last, as if it has integrated the tenderness of the years.
Its production follows the traditional sun - drying process in Fuding. Dried naturally in the sun, it retains the original flavor of white tea to the greatest extent. After being made in 2015, it was boxed and stored quietly in a dry warehouse. The excellent raw materials and clean storage conditions have laid a solid foundation for its good transformation. When the box is opened after ten years, the sweet fragrance of flowers and fruits instantly fills the air, warm and pleasant, making people feel as if they are in a spring orchard.
The dry tea has plump buds, densely covered with white hairs, like a fairy in silver dress, holy and noble. When boiling water is poured in, the honey and flower - fruit fragrance immediately rises and lingers.jinjiezhe, the unique essence of alpine tea gradually emerges, and the faint orchid fragrance appears faintly, interweaving with the previous fragrance, forming rich layers. The tea soup is light yellow and bright. Looking closely, the soup is full of white hairs, like twinkling stars. When it enters the mouth, the sweet, soft and mellow feeling instantly wraps the taste buds. The tea soup is delicate and smooth, with a mellow and full - bodied taste. The tea fragrance is integrated into the soup, and the sweet feeling lingers for a long time. Such an old Baihao Yinzhen with both age and quality, showing the charm of orchid fragrance and honey flavor, is precisely at the best time for tasting.
In order to allow tea lovers to fully appreciate the unique flavor of this old Baihao Yinzhen and also consider the needs of later storage and transformation, we have carefully prepared a 50 - gram tasting package and a one - jin wooden box collection package for tea lovers to choose freely. Whether you want to taste it first or are interested in long - term collection, we can meet your expectations.
There are also some particularities in brewing this tea: It is recommended to choose a 150 - ml gaiwan or duanni purple clay teapot as the tea set, and take 6 grams of tea. Purified water or mountain spring water is preferred, and the water temperature needs to reach 100 °C. When brewing, use boiling water to moisten the tea in the first step. Slowly pour water along the wall of the cup at a fixed point or in a slow circular motion. There is no need to wash the tea. For subsequent brewing, you can control the brewing time according to your personal taste preferences. A slightly lower water temperature makes the tea soup sweeter and more mellow, while a slightly higher water temperature makes the tea soup more full - bodied.
This cup of 2015 Fuding Panxi Alpine Baihao Yinzhen carries not only the fragrance of tea but also the precipitation and gift of a decade of time. We look forward to your savoring the wonderful taste within it.