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Anji Bai Cha

安吉白茶, Anji white

7.0/10 editor's score

A rare green tea from Anji County in Zhejiang. Called "white" because its leaves turn jade-white in cool weather. A cultivar found in 1982.

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Based on published sources, not yet tasted.

Dry leaf of Anji Bai Cha, top-down

What you need

3 g leafAnji Bai Cha
250 ml water75 to 80°C
Steep 2:002 steeps
LiquorVery pale green
Served inGaiwan (lidded bowl)

At a glance

A rare green tea from Anji County in Zhejiang.

CaffeineLow to medium~20 to 35 mg, our estimate
Beginner fit8.0 / 10From the editor's score
HarvestEarly springA short harvesting period [1].
Pairs withSteamed fish, Tofu, FruitLess good with heavy spice
Grown atHills of north-west ZhejiangAnji, Zhejiang
Served inGaiwan (lidded bowl)Porcelain bowl, lid and saucer

About Anji Bai Cha

What sources say about the taste

Sources describe long, narrow yellow leaves with a recognisable fold along the leaf 1.

01 · Aroma

First sip

Lift the cup and smell before you drink.

02 · Taste

Middle

Let it sit on the tongue for a moment.

03 · Finish

Finish

What stays after you swallow.

Hover or tap a noteBigger image and more dots mean a stronger note.

Notes and intensities are an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not our own tasting.

Where it grows

AnjiZhejiangCHINA
Region
Anji County, Zhejiang 1
Discovered
1982 1
Name
Leaves turn jade-white in cool weather 1
Type
A green tea, not a white tea 1

More from Anji and China.

History and culture

The cultivar was discovered in 1982 1.

It is among the most expensive teas in China 1.

Editor's score

7.0/10

Weighted across six criteria: flavour 30%, heritage 20%, availability 15%, value 15%, beginners 10%, versatility 10%.

Based on published sources, not yet tasted. Rates the tea style, not a brand. How we score →

1086Flavour & complexity: 8.0Origin & heritage: 7.5Availability: 5.5Value: 6.0Beginner-friendliness: 8.0Versatility: 6.0Flavour 8.0Heritage 7.5Availability 5.5Value 6.0Beginners 8.0Versatility 6.0
Taste profile and caffeine

Profile is an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not a lab measurement or our own tasting.

Caffeine

Brewed coffee~95 mg
Black tea (average)~47 mg
Green tea (average)~28 mg
Anji Bai Cha~20 to 35 mg

Our estimate. Per 8 fl oz (240 ml) cup. Coffee and tea averages from Mayo ClinicC.

Harvest calendar

A short spring season 1. Tap a month or a season.

Cultivars and plant

A special cultivar whose leaves pale in cool weather 1.

How it is made
01Plucking

Tender buds and leaves.

02Kill-green

Pan-fired.

03Shaping

Long narrow leaves 1.

04Drying

Gentle.

Dry leaf and liquor
Dry leafLong, narrow, pale yellow leaves 1.
LiquorVery pale green.
After steeping
Wet leafPale, tender leaves.

The colour swatch is an approximate guide, not a photograph.

Food pairings and storage

Works well

  • Steamed fish
  • Tofu
  • Fruit

Best avoided

  • Heavy spice

Pairings are general suggestions from the tea's style, not tested matches.

Storage

  • Airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and smells.
  • Green tea fades fastest: aim to finish it within 3 to 6 months of opening.
  • Unopened sealed packs can go in the fridge. Let them reach room temperature before opening.
Grades and fakes

Graded by tenderness.

How to spot a poor or fake one

  1. Now also grown in Changxing County 1.
  2. Rare and pricey 1.
FAQ
Is it a white tea?

No. It is a green tea named for its pale leaves 1.

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Anji bai cha". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anji_bai_cha
  2. Mayo Clinic, "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more". www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Scores and content updated 30 Oct 2026.