Ling Yun Bai Hao

Grown in the high mountains of Lingyun County, Guangxi, particularly around Cenwang Laoshan and Qinglongshan, this celebrated green tea is well known for its white downy tips. Originally known as “White Hair Tea”, its name comes from the dense white hairs on the underside of the leaves.
Thanks to its high-elevation environment- frequent clouds and mist, rich forest soil, and a mild, humid climate with temperatures between 19 to 23°C, Lingyun Baihao is prized for its five signature characteristics: vibrant green color, abundant silvery tips, rich and fragrant aroma, smooth taste, and excellent durability through multiple infusions.
Recognized as one of China’s national elite tea cultivars in 1984, its traditional production technique was also designated as a Guangxi Autonomous Region Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014.

TASTE NOTES

The fragrance is warmly toasty, like fresh-baked toast, with a gentle lychee-like fruitiness. The first infusions bring notes of sweet potato, roasted chestnut, and a hint of ginger, while later brews reveal a more nutty, grassy, and slightly tangy character. A lingering lychee sweetness remains in the aftertaste.

To avoid bitterness, this tea is best brewed with slightly cooler water, not boiling water, and shorter infusion times.

The dry leaves carry a toasty, nutty aroma with hints of lychee. The liquor is bright with a nutty, potato-skin character. The second and third infusions reveal delicate lemongrass and tropical fruit notes.

This is a delicate tea, best brewed gently to fully enjoy its refined, elegant flavors.

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