Anji Bai Cha Tea
Anji White Tea
Despite the name, Anji Bai Cha is a green tea made from a rare cultivar whose pale spring leaves give it the 'white' label.
Flavor Profile
What does Anji Bai Cha taste like?
Despite the name, Anji Bai Cha is a green tea made from a rare cultivar whose pale spring leaves give it the 'white' label. The cup is delicate and refreshing, with a distinctive orchid floral note, mild chestnut sweetness, and a silky light body. It is gentle, low in bitterness, and approachable for green tea newcomers.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Zhejiang, China
Anji county in Zhejiang is the only origin of this cultivar, harvested in a short early-spring window.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Anji Bai Cha
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Anji Bai Cha
Typical brewed serving
Anji Bai Cha is a low-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 15–30 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Anji Bai Cha Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Anji Bai Cha tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Anji Bai Cha tea?
Despite the name, Anji Bai Cha is a green tea made from a rare cultivar whose pale spring leaves give it the 'white' label. It is also known as Anji White Tea.
Does Anji Bai Cha tea have caffeine?
Yes. Anji Bai Cha is a low-caffeine tea, typically 15–30 mg per brewed serving.
What does Anji Bai Cha tea taste like?
Anji Bai Cha is known for a profile led by Floral, Fresh, and Nutty, with a light body.
How do you brew Anji Bai Cha tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 80–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Anji Bai Cha tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Anji Bai Cha; its profile centers on Floral, Fresh, and Nutty.