Country of Origin: China
Region: Fujian Province
Grade: Bashan Silver Tip
Altitude: 2500' - 4000' ft. above sea level
Manuf. Type: White Tea - naturally withered
Infusion: A shimmering clear infusion
Ingredients: Luxury white tea
Character: A clean taste faintly reminiscent of fresh apples. Refreshing with a lovely, lingering flavor.

Contains ultra high antioxidant level of 12.50% vs 5-6% for mass-market teas.

Peony White Needle Tea is the top grade available and very rare - hence its high cost. You will see the long white needles covered with furry down and a very uniform appearance - hallmarks of very rare white tea. These are the rules for picking Peony White Tea. Only picked between March 15 and April 10; Not picked on rainy days, if the dew has not dried or if there is frost; No purple buds allow; the stems must not be too long or too short; Leaves damaged by wind, handling, insects or partially open are rejected and put into a lower grade. White tea leaves come from a special varietal tea bush called Narcissus or chaicha. These leaves are withered and dried naturally under semi-controlled conditions.

Hot Tea: This tea is best enjoyed by pouring 180F/90C water over the leaves (10-15 leaves into your cup) for 3 minutes (longer=stronger). Don't remove the leaves. Can be infused repeatedly 2-3 times using higher temperatures & shorter infusions until flavor is exhausted.

Iced Tea: Not recommended for Iced Tea.