Grown at a high elevation, the season is short for this style of tea. Leaf is dense, deep in coloration, its flavor is subtle yet lingering. Produced inland in Fujian Province. As this tea harvest early in the season, it offers yet another taste perspective on China's spring greens. Harvest date is April 2024.
Lot Notes. The harvest window is a few days in duration to maintain the correct appearance and size of the leaves. The result is a naturally sweet tea offering a delicate note of honey. On the farm, ample water flows provide strong moisture for the tea bushes nurturing the early bud and top leaf growth. Colder night temperatures matched with warm daytime temperatures serve to clarify the liquor.
Tea Facts. Tea is known as Xuě yá, and the cultivar is Da Bai Haoi. Traditionally processed as either white or green tea, our lot is processed as green.
Tasting Notes. As this cultivar grows at a high elevation, its taste is fresh, light. The leaf aroma is lightly vegetal; the taste is natural and light on the palate but grows in its finish and lingers long after tasting. Liquor is clear due to stress of hot & cold temperatures. A refreshing green, it is great as an afternoon beverage.
Brewing Suggestions. One tablespoon or 2.5-3 grams of leaf for 6-8 ounces of water. Use water temperature of 185 - 195 degrees F and steep for 2-2.5 minutes.
GREEN TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
170° - 195° F
2 Minutes
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.
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Snow Buds Loose Leaf Tea
I absolutely love this tea! I've been drinking this tea every day since 2001. The brew is astringent and full-bodied when using the crushed leaves while the full leaf brew is a bit mellower to the palate. Silk Road provides quality Snow Buds tea on a 100% consistent basis. If Silk Road is out of Snow Buds for the season it is because they rejected a sub-standard crop. Five stars across the board for both Snow Buds and Silk Road.
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Fresh snowy winter morning
A fresh snowy winter morning came to mind when drinking this. This tea is different then other green teas I've tried. If your experiencing a grassy or vegetal hint; you won't get it in this tea. I really like this teas complex profile, almost like an oolong tea. Very good tea! I would buy again.
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Snow Bud
A lovely fresh batch of one of my favorite greens. Great way to start the day--not too strong or astringent for my taste. The price is right too!
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Good Green
The Snow Bud is a good tea. I drink it first thing in the morning with a splash of milk. It's a good tea to start the day with.