Tea Scan
Only bud tea from Fuding and Zhenghe, Empress Dowager Cixi favored delicate white teas from Fujian workshops.
How to brew Bai Hao Yin Zhen gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Bai Hao Yin Zhen.
Water temperature85°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions25s → 35s → 50s → +15s
Best time to drinkMorning / Afternoon
TypeChinese White tea
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