Anji Baicha

Price range: $12 through $90

Harvested and produced in Zhejiang Province, China. The word “Baicha” in this teas name means white tea but it is actually a green tea. Each delicate refined bud is carefully picked in the beginning of spring when the leaves are so pale, they appear almost white. The low chlorophyll and polyphenol levels contribute to the low astringency and bitterness of this special tea type, leaving only pleasant mellow umami notes and a long sweet finish.

Anji Baicha is known for its high amino acid content, found to be 2-3 times higher than the average green tea.

Origin: China

Green Tea

Green teas are differentiated from other tea categories by their lack of oxidation. A gentle cooking process denatures the enzymes within the leaves which prevents the tea from oxidizing. This process brings out the distinct hearty vegetal flavors of Chinese green teas and the grassy savoriness of Japanese teas.