The Dàbái 大白 cultivar gives particularly thick buds, rich in silver fur, that give a fresh and vegetal taste. Zhenghe is a more mountainous area, and due to the higher altitude (between 600-900 m) tea grows slowly, and the buds are thicker than those of Fuding. This makes it gentle but with a distinct floral and mellow aroma, that can evolve during the years through natural aging.
As interesting historical note, Zhenghe was the name of the reign of emperor Song Huizong: he decided to change the ancient name of the city from Guanli (that had the negative meaning of “imprisoning slaves”), to Zhènghé 政和 (harmonious and peaceful government), after tasting the flavor of local Zhenghe tea. At his time white tea still didn’t exist, so he actually tasted an ancestor of green tea, but the awe for the tea from this area still exists, and white tea is now its most famous product.
Plantation altitude: 900 meters
Origin: Zhenghe, Fujian, China
Production date: March 17th 2025
Producer: Mu Ming
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Ingredienser: Hvid te
Brewing guide:
EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water
Brewing time: Begin with 30-40 seconds for the first two brews. Increase by 30 seconds with each successive brew.
Water temperature: 75-80°C
Number of brews: 4-5
WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 4 minutes
Water temperature: 75-80°C
COLD BREW
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 2-3 hours, or in the fridge for 5-6 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
