Why This Tea Was Curated
This premium white tea offers a refreshing and delicate flavor profile, perfect for those who appreciate floral notes and a clean taste. Ideal for both seasoned tea drinkers and newcomers to white tea.
With aging, the aroma gradually becomes deeper and mellower, as the fresh floral notes soften and evolve into a subtle dried plum (ume) nuance.
✔Elegant aroma with fresh floral notes.
✔Originates from the core area of Jinggu, Yunnan.
✔Traditional processing preserves its natural sweetness.
Flavor Profile of Xiao Bai Long
Aroma：Dominated by pekoe fragrance with subtle floral notes.
Taste：Fresh and sweet with a delicate aftertaste.
Mouthfeel：Smooth and refined, with a light body.
Flavor Ratings
5 indicates the strongest intensity of that characteristic, not overall quality.
| Sweetness | 4 / 5 (5 = sweetest) |
|---|---|
| Bitterness | 1 / 5 (5 = most bitter) |
| Astringency | 1 / 5 (5 = most astringent) |
| Body / Thickness | 1 / 5 (5 = thickest body) |
| Roast Level | 0 / 5 (5 = darkest roast) |
| Brewing Ease | 5 / 5 (5 = easiest to brew) |
✔ Tea lovers who enjoy light, fragrant flavors.
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Those who prefer heavy roast, strong bitterness, or bold smoky flavors.
Those who prefer heavy roast, strong bitterness, or bold smoky flavors.
How to Brew Xiao Bai Long
Mug Brewing
Tea-to-Water：2.5 g / 300 ml (10 fl. oz)
Water Temp：90°C (194°F)
Steep Time：2–3 min
Longer steeping makes the tea stronger.
Gongfu Brewing
Tea-to-Water：5 g / 120 ml (4 fl. oz)
Water Temp：90°C (194°F)
Steep Time：1st steep: 10s · then 3–5s ↑ each infusion
Rinse with boiling water first to awaken aroma. Longer steeping makes it stronger.
Xiao Bai Long Details & Specifications
| Tea Category | White Tea |
|---|---|
| Plucking Standard | Single bud plucking (Grade 1) |
| Cultivar | Camellia sinensis cv. Jinggu Dabaicha |
| Season | Spring Tea 2025 |
| Oxidation Level | Lightly oxidized (minimally processed) |
| Aroma | Dominated by pekoe fragrance with subtle floral notes. |
| Liquor Color | Pale yellow and bright |
| Mouthfeel | Smooth and refined, with a light body. |
| Shelf Life | Suitable for long-term storage; flavor improves with aging under proper storage. |
| Caffeine | Low to medium caffeine |
| Storage | Store sealed, dry, away from light and strong odors. For aging: keep it sealed and dry at stable room temperature. |
| Origin | Jinggu County, Pu’er, Yunnan |
Origin & Terroir of Xiao Bai Long
Tea Origin (Jinggu County, Pu’er, Yunnan)
This Xiao Bai Long comes from Jinggu County, Pu’er, Yunnan, China, sourced from the core producing area of Yangta Village. The material is from Jinggu Dabai (Camellia sinensis cv. ‘Jinggu Dabaicha’), a relatively rare triploid tea cultivar within the Yunnan large-leaf tea system.
Positioned as a top / tribute-grade bud tea—on the same tier as Fujian Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen)—it is made from 100% single buds. The dry leaves look silvery and glossy with abundant white pekoe, resembling “dragon whiskers.” In the cup, it shows a bright pale-yellow liquor, a clean pekoe aroma with gentle floral notes, and a fresh, sweet, refined taste with a clear, lingering sweet aftertaste and strong brew endurance.
Our Selection Focus
We don’t lock sourcing to one fixed farmer or a single garden, because tea is an agricultural product and quality can vary year to year. Each season, we collect samples through multiple channels and repeatedly test and taste them.
For a premium bud tea like Xiao Bai Long, we prioritize bud integrity and uniformity, pekoe coverage, liquor brightness, aroma purity (pekoe + floral), and a clean sweet aftertaste with stable brewing performance. We then select the lot with the most stable, clean, and refined overall performance before offering it to you.
History of Xiao Bai Long
Local legend says that around the Daoguang era (c. 1840), a tea farmer in Jinggu, Yunnan discovered a wild tea plant near the Lancang River, known for its silvery buds covered in fine white down. He collected the seeds and planted them back home, and the cultivar later became known as Jinggu Da Bai (Jinggu Big White Tea). The finished leaf looks bright and silvery—like “dragon whiskers”—and it was said to be offered as a tribute tea, earning the name “Dragon Whisker Tribute White Tea.” Today, it is considered one of the key cultivars behind premium Yunnan white tea and Chinese white tea.
Xiao Bai Long FAQs
Q1.Does Xiao Bai Long contain caffeine?
Yes, Xiao Bai Long has a low to medium caffeine content, making it suitable for most tea drinkers.
Q2.How should I brew Xiao Bai Long?
For mug brewing, use 2.5 g of tea per 300 ml of water at 100°C (212°F) for 2-3 minutes. For Gongfu style, use 5 g per 120 ml for 10 seconds, increasing gradually.
Q3.Why is Xiao Bai Long so light in flavor?
Xiao Bai Long is a white tea, which is naturally lighter and more delicate compared to black or oolong teas, emphasizing fresh and floral notes.
Q4.Can I brew Xiao Bai Long without special tea equipment?
Yes, you can brew Xiao Bai Long in a regular mug or teapot. Just ensure to control the water temperature and steeping time.
Q5.Is Xiao Bai Long suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! Xiao Bai Long is a great introduction to white tea, offering a gentle and pleasant flavor profile that is easy to enjoy.
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