2024 Anji Bai Cha Green Tea #1171

2024 安吉白茶 綠茶 #1171

翠綠油潤    湯色明亮   鮮爽回甘

安吉白茶是由一種特殊的白色葉茶品種中，由白色的嫩葉按綠茶的製法加工製作而成的綠茶。安吉白茶外形形似鳳羽，色澤翠綠間黃，光亮油潤，香氣清鮮持久，滋味鮮醇，湯色清澈明亮，葉底芽葉細嫩成朵，葉白脈翠，它既是茶樹的珍稀品種，也是茶葉的名贵品類。

安吉白茶外形挺直略扁，形如蘭蕙；色澤翠绿，白毫顯露；葉芽如金鑲碧鞘，内裹銀箭，十分可人。冲泡後，清香高揚持久，滋味鮮爽，飲畢唇齒留香，回味甘而生津。葉底嫩綠明亮，芽葉朵朵可辨。

安吉白茶富含人体所需18种氨基酸，其氨基酸含量在5～10.6%，高於普通綠茶3-4倍，多酚類少於其他的綠茶，所以安吉白茶滋味特别鮮爽，没有苦澀味。

Anji bai cha  or Anji white tea  is a green tea produced in Anji County, Zhejiang Province, China.

Treat yourself to a cup of luxurious tea grown in the Anji County of Zhejiang Province, China. White tea is rarely produced and furthermore, is mostly, if not only originated from China. Among those, Anji’s white tea of any class (Precious, Royal, Supreme, Premium) is highly prized and one of the best teas the region produces. The grading of this tea, Precious, is the highest grade available and is based on the leaf’s size and where on the bush it was harvested. Its long, thin, and straight olive-green tea leaves brews a light yellow hue. According to the manufacturer: 

Anji white tea is a green tea made from a special white leaf tea variety made from white tender leaves according to the green tea manufacturing method. It is not only a rare species of tea tree, but also a valuable name for tea. The shape of Anji white tea is straight and flat, like an orchid; the color is emerald green and the pekoe is exposed; the leaf buds are like gold inlaid with green sheaths and silver arrows inside, which are very pleasant. After brewing, the fragrance is high and lasting. The taste is fresh and refreshing, after drinking, the lips and teeth will remain fragrant, and the aftertaste will be sweet and fluid. The bottom of the leaf is bright and green, and the buds and leaves are distinguishable.  

Anji white tea is rich in 18 kinds of amino acids needed by the human body. Its amino acid content is 5-10.6%, which is 3-4 times higher than that of ordinary green tea. It has less polyphenols than other green teas. Therefore, Anji white tea has a very fresh taste without bitterness.

The tea color is golden jade. The flavor is described as: Smooth, delectable scents of roasted chestnuts and nutty flavors. Store the tea in airtight, opaque packaging; in a cool, dry place. The shelf life is 18 months. 

Tea brewing: the Chinese Gaiwan or Gongfu method of brewing using a small yixing tea pot and little tasting cups. It is a time-honored tea ceremony to be enjoyed with friends. First the pot and cups are warmed by pouring boiling water in them which is discarded. Then dry tea leaves are placed in the empty warm teapot, keeping the lid on for 10-20 seconds to awaken the aroma. Lift the lid to enjoy the fragrance. Then add boiling water to the pot, swish it around, rinse the tea for 5 seconds and discard the water. That prepares the tea leaves. Finally boiling water is added and briefly steeped as shown:

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