Pine Needle

Song Zhen, also called Pine Needle, is an exquisitely crafted green tea from an organic garden, renowned for its small leaves that resemble pine needles. This tea produces a bright, aromatic liquor with a mellow and savory profile. The fresh, verdant notes of asparagus and a mouthwatering sweet finish highlight its vegetal character.

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Tea Character

Leaf Aroma

fresh bamboo, pine nuts, sweet grass

Cup Aroma

steamed bamboo shots, chestnut, spring flowers

Flavor

asparagus, melon, sweet herbs

Tea Story

In the mountains of Anhua, in between forested slopes, tea is often shaped as much by aesthetics as by taste. Song Zhen — 'pine needle' — takes its name from the long, slender form of the finished leaves, carefully rolled to resemble the needles of surrounding pine trees.

The process begins with early spring harvest, when the leaves are still tender and rich in aroma. After picking, they are quickly heated to halt oxidation, preserving their green character. While still soft, the leaves are rolled by hand into thin, straight strands — a step that requires precision and patience. Too much pressure, and the leaf breaks; too little, and the shape is lost.

As the tea dries, it holds this needle-like form, both practical and symbolic. When brewed, the leaves slowly unfurl, releasing a steady, clean infusion — nothing abrupt, nothing overpowering. The character remains focused: fresh, green, and quietly structured.