Brief Introduction

Junshanyinzhen – this tea is made in the Junshan mountains, near Dongting Lake in Hunan province. It consists of only singular tender buds hand picked shortly before Qingmingjie holiday.

Quality characteristics

Leaves aren’t rolled so their shape resembles needles covered with silver hairs. Hence the name – yin zhen – silver needles.

Buds are yellowish in colour and give a clear yellow concoction with refreshing sweet flavour. During steeping, they move vertically, falling and coming up to the surface. Junshanyinzhen is regarded one of ten most popular and exclusive Chinese teas.

Health function

Green tea is beneficial for preventing and inhibiting cancer; Beneficial for the health treatment of cardiovascular diseases; Beneficial for weight loss and clearing intestinal fat; Beneficial for clearing heat, removing dryness, detoxifying and nourishing the skin.

Brewing Recommendation:

Use 1 tablespoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming (170 - 180º F). Let steep 2-3 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.