Big-Leaf White Tea: This tea is made from the fresh leaves of large-leaf tea trees grown at an average altitude exceeding 1,200 meters. Thanks to ample sunshine, these tea trees are abundant in natural compounds. The leaves undergo a purely natural withering process, without any frying or rolling, ensuring that the rich and natural qualities of the ancient tree tea are preserved to their fullest extent. This Big-Leaf white tea showcases its inherent sweetness and elegance, combined with the unique wildness of its terroir, creating a distinctive flavor profile. It is characterized by a rich floral aroma, a mellow and full-bodied taste, a sweet and lubricating mouthfeel, and exceptional durability, making it a truly remarkable tea.
The distinction between Yunnan white tea and other white teas lies in its unique advantage in tea tree species. The large-leaf tea trees in Yunnan, rooted in the misty, high-altitude environment, absorb the essence of nature. Their thick leaves contain nutrients such as tea polyphenols and amino acids far more than those of small-leaf tea, endowing Yunnan white tea with a richer aroma and a more complex, lingering taste. As a daily beverage, Yunnan white tea is extremely flexible in brewing methods. Whether you prefer a simple and quick brew, a slow and savored tea ceremony, or even a long steep, it can adapt perfectly, releasing different flavors to meet the needs of different occasions. Each brew is a dialogue with tea, bringing a sense of tranquility and ease to a busy life.
Big-Leaf Yunnan White Tea is rich in nutritional value and boasts various health benefits. It contains abundant polyphenols, amino acids, flavonoids, and other compounds, which exhibit anti-aging, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and heat-clearing pharmacological effects. Furthermore, moderate consumption of this tea can alleviate constipation, stimulate saliva production to quench thirst, enhance alertness, and provide warmth to the stomach during winter.
Ways to Brew Big-Leaf White Tea:
- Cold Brew: Take 3 grams of Peony White Tea and place it in a 500ml transparent glass. Pour in purified water or cooled boiled water, and refrigerate for 3-6 hours for best results.
- Gaiwan Brewing: Use a 240ml gaiwan and place 6 grams of tea leaves inside. The steeping time can be adjusted according to your preferred taste, but generally, there will be no bitter or astringent flavors, just a sweet and fragrant brew.
- Steeping: This method is more suitable for autumn and winter. It brings out a different kind of sweetness, a more expansive one. Use 500ml of water and take 3 grams of Peony White Tea. Pour in water heated to around 90 degrees Celsius and steep for 20-30 minutes.
- Boiling: When boiling Peony White Tea, do not use too much tea – 5-8 grams is sufficient. This allows the tea’s natural compounds to be released more effectively, resulting in a richer and more concentrated brew. Boiling tea is especially suitable for autumn and winter seasons.
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