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Anji Bai Cha
Imperial Grade Pest.Free

Name: Anji Bai Cha Imperial Grade
SKU: 4883
Price: 24.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Imperial Grade 98 P.

SKU

4883

Exclusive imperial grade anji bai cha from Zhejiang, China. The highly desirable Pre-Qing Ming spring harvest of the best terroir in the heart of the Anji region. Sourced from a pesticide-free tea farm. Hand-selected spring harvest of the bud and first leaves. A rarity, with an unmistakably complex aroma.

Character	Gentle, complex, fresh nuts, slightly resinous, apple fresh, mineral, vegetal
Tea Garden	Renowned green tea farm in the middle of Anji County
Terroir	Xiaofeng Village, Anji County, Zhejiang Province, China
Harvest	Pre-Qing Ming – End of March 2024, the earliest and most desirable harvest of the year, before temperatures reach 25°C
Cultivar	Bai Ye No.1, the only authentic anji bai cha cultivar
Elevation	250m - 300m
Processing Method	Hand-picked (shoucai 手採 ), sun-dried, kill green, rolling, short oven drying, and finally open-air drying
Organic Cert.	Pesticide-free cultivation
Grade	98/100 p. (Chinese green tea category); Imperial Grade

Benefits

Especially rich in the amino acid theanine. Suitable for meditation and concentration.

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Over 900 years ago, the Song Emperor Huizong declared a tea made from the bai ye cultivar to be his favourite tea. In the 1980s, a tea plant was rediscovered in the mountains of Anji in the province of Zhejiang that fit the description of Huizong. Offshoots of that tree produce the anji bai cha consumed today. Anji bai cha only develops its characteristic and desirable freshness when made from the earliest harvest that takes place before Tomb-Sweeping Day (Pre-Qing Ming 清明節). Tea made from this harvest is much rarer and harder to find. Our producer manages the only government-initiated tea farm in the Anji region. The farm has been pesticide-free since 2004 and benefits from nutrient-rich soil.

Flavour

This anji bai cha is sourced directly from the heart of Anji County in the province of Zhejiang. The farm has been pesticide-free for over 15 years and benefits from rich soil that gives the tea its soft and yet full-bodied character. The result is an unmistakably complex aroma that unites nutty and subtle wood undertones with notes of fresh green apple and celery. A highlight for discerning green tea connoisseurs.

Leaf

Bright green, slightly yellow

Cup

Jade green

Chinese green tea is distinctive on account of the roasting of the leaves (青鍋 Qing Gu = Kill Green) after harvest, which halts the oxidation process and lends the tea its typical nutty/buttery flavour. There are many different styles and production methods of Chinese green teas which vary by form, colour and flavour. The place of origin is a deciding factor, as many Chinese green teas are rooted in highly individualised local tea cultures.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation

Our anji bai cha from Zhejiang Province is made from the first harvest of the year near the end of March. Only fresh, individual buds with the first two leaves are picked. These leaves are surprisingly bright green, which is a testament to their quality as later leaves picked once temperatures have reached 25°C are darker in colour.

Beyond its colour, another captivating feature of this tea is its multifaceted aroma. Though bai cha translates to "white tea", anji bai cha is actually a very rare and special kind of green tea with a complex character that is cherished across the globe.

After harvest, the leaves are dried in the sun, briefly heated to stop oxidation (kill-green), and then rolled. The rolled leaves are pre-dried in an oven for 10 minutes then spread out on a wooden board and dried again for 10 minutes.

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp. per 100-300ml (85°C) water. Steep for 2-3 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.

Chinese Gong Fu Method:
Gaiwan: 110ml / 3.8oz
85℃ / 176℉
4g tea
5 infusions: 5 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, 60 seconds

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

For an especially aromatic and traditional anji bai cha, we recommend a porcelain gaiwan.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in a quality tea caddy made from cherry tree bark (wooden, kabazaiku chazutsu) or an airtight, double-coated metal tin.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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