The beauty of white tea lies in its natural craftsmanship — no pan-frying, no rolling, allowing the tea to mature gently with time. There is a saying: white tea works as herbal medicine after three years, and becomes a treasure after seven years. Only more than a decade of aging can strip away its youthful sharpness and reveal its mild, elegant character.
Carefully selected by Tongxin Teahouse, this 2009 Fuding Baihao Yinzhen was handcrafted by Mr. Cai Liangsui, the inheritor of Fuding White Tea Intangible Cultural Heritage. Seventeen years of dry storage have forged this collectible vintage silver needle of exceptional quality.
With decades of dedication to white tea production, Mr. Cai Liangsui is one of the experts who drafted the national standards for white tea. He strictly adheres to the traditional sun-withering technique of Fuding white tea, rejecting artificial accelerated aging, to preserve the tea’s innate essence and let the buds transform gradually in a natural environment.
Made from plump spring single buds, this premium Baihao Yinzhen has lost the brisk freshness of young tea over seventeen years of storage, developing rich aged aroma and honey charm.
The dry tea features plump, full buds. No longer the bright silvery white of newly produced tea, they take on a soft natural silver-grey hue lightly tinged with tan. Thick, dense fine hairs cover every bud, evenly arranged and clean, each one bearing traces of time.
When brewed with boiling water, the liquor unfolds slowly, amber, translucent and mellow. Tiny white tea hairs drift gently in the liquid, creating an elegant sight.
Layers of aroma unfold: bright plum notes, rich jujube sweetness and calm herbal fragrance interweave seamlessly. The original hair aroma complements fresh fruity notes, alongside a silky sweet scent reminiscent of chocolate. The fragrance is warm, gentle and long-lasting.
Savor the liquor: it delivers a smooth, sweet first impression with a silky, full-bodied texture. Subtle aged charm unfolds slowly on the palate. The hair aroma and fruity honey notes dissolve fully into the tea liquid, offering rich, satisfying flavour. A distinct sweet aftertaste lingers, lasting consistently through the final infusions.
Young white tea carries cool properties, yet after seventeen years of natural ageing, its nature turns mild and gentle.
Gathering the spiritual essence of Fuding’s mountains, each bud is shaped by master craftsmanship and polished by years. A premium white tea treasured by Tongxin Teahouse — comforting for daily enjoyment, and worthy of long-term collection.