Did you know Silver Needle Tea (also known as White Hair Silver Needle and Bai Hao Yin Zhen 白毫银针) is only harvested two days of the year and contains only the buds and youngest leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant? The most expensive and prized of all the white teas, harvesting normally occurs on a sunny morning (so that all morning dew has evaporated) around March to April which is when the buds will flush. There are two main types of Silver Needle White Tea, which are based on their region of origin - Zhenghe and Fujian, with ours being from the latter, A grade, and known to be lighter with less oxidation. Certified Organically Grown China Brewing Tea/Water ratio: 2-3 g for 250 ml. Water: 75-85degC (not boiling). Soak 2-3 minutes; taste and adjust. Re-infuse: 2-4 times, 15-30 seconds each round. Use new low-mineral water; warm cup/pot; avoid squeezing leaves to keep liquor sweet. Health benefits Antioxidant support, naturally high in catechins and other polyphenols. Calm focus: low dose caffeine with L-theanine may induce relaxed alertness compared to coffee. Heart & metabolic support: moderate cholesterol balance & cardiometabolic markers as part of a healthy lifestyle regular tea intake related. Oral and digestive comfort: tea polyphenols inhibit odour-causing oral bacteria; light astringency after meals. Hydration: light, low caffeine drink for daily sipping. Cautionary notes Caffeine: lower than most green/black teas but present; limit if sensitive, pregnant or breastfeeding (general advice during pregnancy is to keep total daily caffeine under 200 mg). Tannins inhibit non-haem iron uptake - avoid drinking with iron-rich meals or supplements; leave 1-2 hours between meals or supplements. Reflux / sensitive stomach - very strong / empty-stomach brews can worsen heartburn; brew lighter & drink with food. Kidney stones: tea has oxalates - limit if you have calcium oxalate stones in your history and drink plenty of water. Medication timing: tea decreases absorption of some medicines - levothyroxin, iron or mineral supplements - eg. Take medicines with water and separate by at least 2 hours. Allergic reactions/sensitivities: rare; stop if adverse symptoms occur.
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