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Pearl Tea

Báichá Lóngzhū白茶龙珠

báichá lóngzhū

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), predominantly Fúdǐng County (福鼎,...
Tea type
White Tea
Caffeine Level
Low
Water Temperature
75.000000
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Brewing, origin and taste.

White tea, hand-rolled into silvery pearls: delicate taste, floral aroma, and a mesmerizing unfurling in the cup.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
75.000000 - 85.000000
Tea Amount
1–2 pearls (5–8 g) per 150–200 ml of water. One pearl equals one full portion, which is the main practical advantage of this form.
Teaware
Glass teapot or cup is the best choice, allowing observation of the pearl unfurling process. Gàiwǎn (蓋碗, gàiwǎn) or porcelain teaware also work well. Yixing teapot is ...
Water Temperature
75.000000
Brewing Notes
When brewing using the Gongfu Cha method in a gaiwan, use shorter infusions (15–30 seconds), which allows for up to 7–8 full brewings.Baicha Longzhu is excellent for cold brewin...
Water Temperature Detail
75–85 °C. Hotter water (above 90 °C) will cause the pearl to unfurl too quickly and may "burn" delicate essential oils, making the liquor flat.
Origin
Tea Type
White
Origin Country
CN
Province
Fujian
Category
High-quality white tea of artistic form (工艺白茶, gōngyì báichá). Belongs to the so-called "bound" or "shaped" teas, where form is an integral pa...
Coordinates
Approximately 27°20′ North latitude, 120°12′ East longitude (for the Fuding region).
Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), predominantly Fúdǐng County (福鼎, Fúdǐng)—the birthplace of most famous white teas. Also produced in Zhèng...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Tightly rolled ball-shaped "pearls" with diameter from 0.8 to 1.5 cm. The surface is densely covered with silvery-white down, giving the pearls their characteristic sh...
Dry Leaf Aroma
Fresh, delicate, sweetish. Floral notes dominate (peony, lily of the valley, honeysuckle) with a honey base and light fruity nuances (apricot, white peach). The aroma is delicat...
Liquor Aroma
Bright, voluminous, floral-honey, with fruity tones (white peach, ripe melon) and subtle creamy nuances in the first infusions. As infusions develop, gentle sweet notes of dry h...
Liquor Color
Light yellow with golden tint, transparent, clear, with pronounced brilliance.
Spent Leaves
After brewing, the pearls gradually unfurl, revealing whole buds and leaves that have retained their shape and are densely covered with silvery down. The sight of the unfurling ...
Taste
Soft, clean, silky, with pronounced natural sweetness. Body is light, texture smooth and enveloping. The bouquet is dominated by floral notes, honey tones, white peach and melon...
Details
Oxidation
5.000000 - 7.000000
Leaf Shape
Pearl
Roast Level
None
Oxidation Maximum
7.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
7
Cultivar
For producing Baicha Longzhu, classic white tea cultivars from Fujian Province are used:
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