How do you brew Anji Bai Cha?

Brew Anji Bai Cha at 170°F (75°C). For gongfu style, steep 30-45 seconds; Western style, 2-3 minutes. Use Tall clear glass with 2-3g per 200ml. Expect 3-4 infusions.

How much does Anji Bai Cha cost?

Entry-level Anji Bai Cha costs $20-40 / 100g (standard grade). Premium grades run $60-150+ / 100g (pure bud, early harvest, core origin).

How do you brew Anji Bai Cha?

Brew Anji Bai Cha at 170°F (75°C). For gongfu style, steep 30-45 seconds; Western style, 2-3 minutes. Use Tall clear glass with 2-3g per 200ml. Expect 3-4 infusions.

How much does Anji Bai Cha cost?

Entry-level Anji Bai Cha costs $20-40 / 100g (standard grade). Premium grades run $60-150+ / 100g (pure bud, early harvest, core origin).

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Anji Bai Cha 安吉白茶

Q: Where is Anji Bai Cha from?

Anji Bai Cha is produced in Anji County, Zhejiang. Early spring only (late March to early April). Unique albino mutation, leaves are pale jade-white in early spring.

Delicate, sweet, umami, extraordinary smoothness

Anji County, ZhejiangCaffeine: LowBeginner: ★★★★★

Water Temp

170°F (75°C)

Infusions

3-4

Harvest

Early spring only (late March to early April). Unique albino mutation, leaves are pale jade-white in early spring.

Entry Price

$20-40 / 100g (standard grade)

Flavor Profile

Taste & Aroma

AromaSubtle chestnut, fresh spring water, faint floral

TasteExceptionally smooth and sweet, high theanine from albino mutation gives savory umami character. Zero bitterness.

ColorVery pale jade, almost translucent

BodyLight, ethereal, silken

Brewing Guide

How to Brew It

Water

170°F (75°C)

Vessel

Tall clear glass

Gongfu Time

30-45 seconds

Western Time

2-3 minutes

Ratio

2-3g per 200ml

Infusions

3-4

Read the general brewing guide →

Buying Guide

How to Buy Anji Bai Cha Without Getting Scammed

The Chinese tea market is vast and unregulated. Here's exactly what to look for — and what to run from.

Entry Level

$20-40 / 100g (standard grade)

Premium / Collector

$60-150+ / 100g (pure bud, early harvest, core origin)

Quality Check

Leaves pale jade-green to almost white, the prized albino characteristic. Long, needle-like shape. Any bitterness means it's not genuine.

Common Scams

True Anji Bai Cha only harvested in early spring when leaves show albino trait. Counterfeits use regular green tea from non-Anji regions. Despite the name, it's a green tea not a white tea.

Search keywords that find the real thing

Anji Bai ChaAnji white teaZhejiang green teahigh theanine teaumami green tea

For the general principles behind every one of these checks — harvest dates, origin specificity, red flags — read our complete buying guide.

History

Where It Comes From

Despite its name (Bai Cha means white tea), Anji Bai Cha is a green tea. Discovered in the 1980s in Anji. The albino mutation causes high theanine retention (3-4x normal), giving it uniquely smooth, umami character. Rapidly becoming one of China's most sought-after modern teas.

Ideal For

Those who find most green teas too bitter or grassy. The smoothest green tea you'll ever taste. Excellent cold-brewed. The ultimate beginner green tea.