Abstract: Silver needle is one of the top ten famous teas in China. It is popular among tea customers for its tender buds and elegant fragrance. The time and harvest season of silver needles are crucial to the quality and yield of tea. Mastering the correct time and method can better ensure the quality of silver needles. The following will be detailed...
Silver Needle is one of the top ten famous teas in China. It is popular among tea customers for its tender buds and elegant fragrance. The time and harvest season of silver needles are crucial to the quality and yield of tea. Mastering the correct time and method can better ensure the quality of silver needles. The following will introduce in detail the time of picking silver needles, harvest season and matters needing attention.
What are silver needles? Silver needles belong to white tea. When picking, only the undeveloped buds at the top are collected and made after simple processing. The silver needle buds are tender green with bright green tips and full of silver hair. They are bright in color, fragrant and peaceful in taste, and have certain health care effects.
Silver needle picking time The silver needle picking time is in the spring of every year, from late March to early April after the vernal equinox. At this time, the buds have not yet fully unfolded and the petioles are soft and elastic.
Silver needle harvest season The silver needle harvest season is spring every year, generally between the end of April and the beginning of May. Due to the influence of various factors such as climate and geography, the harvest time may vary in different regions.
Silver needle picking method When picking silver needles, you should choose dry and sunny weather to avoid rainwater soaking the buds and affecting the quality. The technique should be gentle to prevent damage to the buds and leaves. After picking, they will be sent to the processing plant in time for processing.
Pay attention to the picking time. Silver needle picking time should be controlled before 10 o'clock in the morning. At this time, the sunshine is not strong, the humidity of the buds and leaves is suitable, and the quality is better.
Pay attention to picking tools for
. The picking tools for silver needles are generally manual picking. Avoid using machines and other tools to pick them to ensure that the buds are not damaged.
Pay attention to the picking environment. The picking environment of silver needles is also very important. Choose mountainous areas with good ecological environment for picking, so that the collected silver needles are more natural and healthy.
Pay attention to storage methods. Silver needles should be processed as soon as possible after picking. After processing, they should be stored in a ventilated, dry and cool place to avoid moisture and mildew. At the same time, pay attention to isolation from other spices and other items to avoid mixing with odors.
Pay attention to the production process. The production process of silver needles is very important. Pay attention to controlling factors such as temperature and humidity, and make fine production can ensure the taste and aroma of the silver needles.
Pay attention to quality identification The quality identification of silver needles must be judged from many aspects such as appearance, color, aroma, and taste. Those with a full appearance, green color, quiet aroma, and fresh taste are the top grade.
Pay attention to the boiling water temperature of the silver needle should control the water temperature when brewing, generally 85 ℃-90 ℃ is appropriate. Excessive water temperature will make tea leaves bitter and affect the taste.
Pay attention to the brewing time. The brewing time of silver needles is generally 2 - 3 minutes, which should not be too long, otherwise it will affect the taste. At the same time, the amount of brewed each time should not be too much to avoid wasting tea.
Note that brewing cups with silver needles should be made of porcelain cups to avoid the impact of containers made of metal and other materials on the taste of tea.
Pay attention to the brewing method The brewing method of silver needles is generally to rinse the bubble head first, then pour boiling water to let the tea leaves unfold, and finally slowly pour boiling water. This can ensure the fragrance and taste of the tea soup.
As one of the top ten famous teas in China, Silver Needle has high economic and cultural value. Mastering the correct picking time and method has a great impact on the yield and quality of silver needles. At the same time, some details should also be paid attention to during the brewing and tasting process in order to enjoy the fragrance and elegant taste of the silver needle.