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What is Ancient Shan Snow White Tea?

Ancient Shan Snow White Tea is a premium white tea made from the youngest tea buds of ancient Shan Snow tea trees that grow naturally in the Tay Con Linh mountain range (Ha Giang), at elevations above 1,200 meters above sea level. These ancient trees, aged between 300 and 500 years, thrive in cool climates, rich mineral soils, and thick fog year-round—ideal conditions for accumulating nutrients and the essence of nature in every tea bud.

A hallmark of this tea is the fine layer of silvery-white down covering the buds, giving it a wild and pristine appearance. After harvesting, the tea is processed by hand using a minimalist method: simply withering and naturally sun-drying—no rolling, no enzyme deactivation—preserving the tea’s original, pure, and refined flavor.

Flavor Characteristics of Ancient Shan Snow White Tea

Ancient Shan Snow White Tea offers a pure, authentic, and profound flavor—clearly reflecting its wild origins in the untouched mountains of Northwest Vietnam.

• Aroma: Upon opening the container, you’ll notice a light scent of young grass, mingled with forest wood and misty mountain notes. When brewed, the fragrance is fresh, natural, never harsh—evoking a serene and pure feeling.
• Taste: The first sip is delicate and airy, with a light sweetness reminiscent of spring water. There’s virtually no bitterness, but the aftertaste is long-lasting, cool, and soothing at the throat—a rare quality of ancient tea trees.
• Liquor color: When brewed, the tea yields a pale yellow or ivory liquor—clear and bright like jade—highlighting its true white tea nature and the purity of minimally processed leaves.
• Overall experience: Ancient Shan Snow White Tea doesn’t overwhelm with bold flavors at first sip. Instead, it gently unfolds, offering a quiet, deep experience and a wild essence that few other teas can rival.

How to Brew Ancient Shan Snow White Tea

Follow this precise guide to fully preserve the pristine sweetness and deep aftertaste that define this highland tea treasure:

Ingredients & Utensils

• 5–7g of Ancient Shan Snow White Tea (for a 200–250ml teapot)
• Pure filtered or natural spring water (avoid unfiltered tap water)
• Ideal water temperature: 80–85°C (not too hot to protect the delicate buds)
• Teaware: Glass or porcelain teapot, fairness pitcher, serving cups, strainer if needed

Step-by-Step Brewing Guide

• Step 1: Warm the teaware
  Briefly rinse the teapot and cups with boiling water to eliminate any foreign smells and stabilize the brewing temperature.
• Step 2: Wake the tea
  Place the tea in the pot and pour in a small amount of hot water (~80°C) just enough to cover the buds. Swirl gently and discard immediately after 3 seconds. This helps the buds to open and releases their natural aroma.
• Step 3: Brew the tea
  Pour in hot water to fully cover the tea and steep for 25–30 seconds (adjust based on taste preference). Then pour all the tea into a fairness pitcher to avoid over-steeping, which can dull the flavor.
  Ancient Shan Snow White Tea can be steeped up to 7 times, increasing the steeping time by 10–15 seconds with each round. The tea retains its smooth taste and lingering sweetness through many infusions.
• Step 4: Enjoy
  Pour the tea into small cups and sip slowly to appreciate the light sweetness, subtle grassy notes, and hint of wild forest honey—bringing a sense of calm and clarity.

Tips for Better Brewing

• Use glass or white porcelain teapots to fully appreciate the tea’s color.
• If you have a well-seasoned Yixing clay teapot reserved for white tea, it can enhance the flavor even more.
• Avoid water that is too hot—it can “cook” the tender buds, leading to loss of aroma and unwanted bitterness.