{"product_id":"2021-yugong-yinya-silver-needle-yunnan-white-tea-cake-200g-moonlight-white-御贡银芽","title":"2021 Yugong Yinya Silver Needle Yunnan White Tea Cake – 200g Moonlight White 御贡银芽","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2021 Yugong Yinya Silver Needle Yunnan White Tea Cake – 200g 御贡银芽\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined 2021 Yunnan white tea pressed into a 200g cake from pale single-bud material. Presented as \u003cstrong\u003e御贡银芽 \/ Yugong Yinya\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tea sits in the Moonlight White and Baihao Yinzhen \/ Silver Needle style, with a bud-rich appearance and a graceful aged-white-tea character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan white tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-bud Moonlight White \/ Silver Needle style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed round tea cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is smooth and elegant, with soft floral sweetness, light honeyed depth and a clean lingering finish. Several years of rest have rounded the fresh edge of the tea while preserving the bright, delicate character of the silver-bud material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break off 5–6g and use a 120–150ml gaiwan. Brew with water around 88–95°C \/ 190–203°F. Start with a 15–25 second infusion and lengthen later steeps gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday mug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 3–4g per 300ml of water at around 88–92°C \/ 190–198°F. Steep for 2–3 minutes and re-steep as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white tea works beautifully in the morning, late morning or afternoon when you want a fragrant, gentle cup. It is also well suited to quiet tea sessions, reading and relaxed weekend brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with pear, white peach, melon, almond biscuits, sponge cake, steamed dim sum or mild cheeses. Delicate foods keep the tea’s sweetness and floral character in focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cake clean, dry and protected from direct light, heat, humidity and strong odors. Store in tea paper, a clean tea tin or a well-managed ceramic jar. Stable storage helps preserve its aroma while allowing gradual further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turquoise-silver wrapper and visible pale buds make this a strong display piece for \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, Japandi and minimalist tea interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Style it beside white porcelain, celadon or pale timber. The dated 2021 format also makes it a thoughtful gift for white-tea drinkers and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of tea is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Yunnan white tea in a single-bud Moonlight White \/ Silver Needle style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does one cake weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth and gently sweet with floral, honeyed and softly aged notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it continue aging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Keep it clean, dry and protected from strong odors, direct sunlight and excess humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 200g cake and distinctive silver-blue presentation work very well in a premium Chinese-tea gift set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"200g Tea Cake","offer_id":62657007583313,"sku":"CZ-WHITE-YUGONG-YINYA-2021-200G","price":72.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2021-yugong-yinya-silver-needle-white-tea-200g-01.jpg?v=1789703034","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2021-yugong-yinya-silver-needle-yunnan-white-tea-cake-200g-moonlight-white-%e5%be%a1%e8%b4%a1%e9%93%b6%e8%8a%bd","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}