Anji Bai Cha White Leaf Spring Harvest Premium Green Tea
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Orient Cha: 2025 Anji Baicha (White Leaf No. 1) Premium Green Tea — A rare botanical anomaly from Zhejiang. Despite its name, Anji Baicha is a prestigious green tea defined by its "Jade leaves and Green veins." It is celebrated as the "Freshest" of all Chinese teas, offering an unmatched concentration of sweetness and savory umami.
*Why "White Tea"? It comes from the "Bai Ye Yi Hao" albino cultivar. While processed as a Green Tea, its name reflects the unique white appearance of its spring buds.
Tea Details
| Type | Premium Green Tea (Albino Varietal) |
| Origin | Anji County, Zhejiang, China (Elev. 600m) |
| Harvest | Spring 2025 (Annual Single Flush) |
| Cultivar | Bai Ye Yi Hao (White Leaf No. 1) |
The Savory Science: Why it Tastes Like "Sweet Dew"
The legendary flavor of Anji Baicha is a result of its unique chemical makeup. While ordinary green teas typically contain 1% amino acids, Anji Baicha boasts a concentration exceeding 6%. This high ratio, paired with naturally low polyphenols, eliminates bitterness and creates a savory, "broth-like" Umami (Xian) profile. Each sip is exceptionally clean, featuring a delicate hint of creamy floral notes and a refreshing Hui Gan (returning sweetness).
Purity Over Yield: The Single Harvest Philosophy
To capture the peak of its albino properties, our 600m altitude gardens strictly follow a single-harvest-per-year practice. We only harvest during the fleeting window of early spring when the leaves are at their whitest and nutrient density is at its zenith. By forgoing later autumn harvests, we allow the tea trees to rest and regenerate, ensuring that every leaf in your cup carries the undiluted essence of the mountain terroir.
Curation Note: Delicacy vs. Durability
At Orient Cha, we prioritize transparency. Due to its tender nature and low polyphenol count, Anji Baicha is designed for purity rather than persistence. Its most vibrant "soul" is concentrated in the first 2-3 infusions. If you seek a tea for all-day steeping, we suggest our robust Wuyi Rock Teas; however, if you seek the ultimate clean, silk-smooth, and stomach-friendly spring experience, Anji Baicha is unparalleled.
Brewing Perfection
80°C - 85°C (176°F - 185°F)
Gentle heat protects the high amino acids.
Tall Glassware
To appreciate the "Jade-like" leaves dancing.
30 - 45 Seconds
Quick steeps preserve the delicate sweetness.
80°C - 85°C
Lower temperature protects the high amino acid content.
Tall Glass
Appreciate the "Jade-like" leaves dancing in the water.
30 - 45 Seconds
Short steeps highlight the "Hui Gan" (returning sweetness).
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