White Downy 50g
- White Downy can get somewhat bitter if you brew it for too long. A touch of bitterness, however, means that it is better suited than most white teas to various kinds of foods and snacks.
White Downy
Although recognized as having the same quality as Bai Mu Dan, the tea leaves come from the misty mountains of Guangxi Province. The tea is harvested in the spring, and then dried without being either heated or rolled. The colour of the brewed tea is clear-golden. It is a mite richer and stronger than Bai Mu Dan. The aromas are floral, and the flavours are herbaceous, with a certain sweetness. White Downy can get somewhat bitter if you brew it for too long. A touch of bitterness, however, means that it is better suited than most white teas to various kinds of foods and snacks.
Features:
Non fermented and very rich in antioxidants.
Other names:
White Downy
Taste:
The aromas are floral, and the flavours are herbaceous, with a certain sweetness.
Origin:
Guangxi Province, China.
The harvest period:
Spring.
Brewing method:
Into a warmed teapot, put in 1 teaspoon of White Downy Tea per cup. Bring fresh water to boil & pour over White Downy Tea. Steep for 3 – 5 minutes. Do not add milk and ideally no sugar.