About Pre-rain Anji White Tea (An Ji Bai Cha) 2025

Anji White Tea comes from Anji, Zhejiang. Though named “white tea,” it is actually a green tea, known for its unique spring “albino” buds that appear pale in cold weather and gradually turn green as temperatures rise.

Compared with our earlier Mingqian version, this Pre-Rain tea is aimed at daily drinking. The leaves are picked from organically managed tea gardens in Anji’s core region; slightly more mature than Mingqian buds, giving the tea fuller body, better endurance, and the clean sweetness typical of Anji White Tea.

*This tea is grown without the use of chemical pesticides.

Appearance & Taste

The dry leaves are slender and elegant, green-yellow in colour, clean and well-sorted. Brewed buds open softly, yielding a bright, clear liquor. The taste is light, sweet, smooth and refreshing, with no bitterness. Less sharp than Mingqian but rounder and more durable, it maintains steady sweetness over multiple infusions—ideal for everyday tea drinking.

Taste: Floral, Fresh, Grassy, Herbal, Orchid

Brewing Guide

Tea Cup

2 teaspoon(s)

80-85°C (125ml)

1-2 mins

Enjoy!

Glass

4 tsp

80-85°C (250ml)

1-2 mins

Enjoy!

Teapot

8 tsp

80-85°C (500ml)

1-2 mins

Enjoy!

Kongfu Style

Use 80–85°C water. Awaken the leaves with a small pour, then quick infusions to keep the tea fresh and sweet. Gradually extend brew time in later rounds.

Origin

Grown in Anji County’s cool, forested hills, the tea benefits from fertile acidic soils and a large day-night temperature range that helps spring buds develop their signature tender sweetness and aroma.

Origin: Zhejiang

Picking & Production

Picked in the early morning as one-bud-one-leaf or one-bud-two-leaf shoots, Pre-Rain buds offer balanced freshness and structure. After light withering, they undergo low-temperature fixation, shaping, and gentle drying to preserve the tea’s clean, soft character.

7 reviews for Pre-rain Anji White Tea (An Ji Bai Cha) 2025

Rated 5 out of 5

Mia J. – 13/11/2025

Anji white tea tastes like biting into early spring happiness, so fresh and floral!
Rated 5 out of 5

Oliver W. – 12/11/2025

The delicate freshness and orchid aroma in this Anji white tea makes every sip so special.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jack – 05/04/2021

This is a great tea to unwind to. The sweet aftertaste is just delicious and addictive
Rated 4 out of 5

Zac – 25/03/2021

Really mellow and relaxing. I can sip a whole pot and just unwind.
Rated 5 out of 5

Victoria – 20/02/2021

It was a very soothing experience drinking this tea and I love the look of the leaves. I enjoy this tea best at the end of the day to help me unwind.
Rated 5 out of 5

Keira M. – 18/12/2020

This green tea is tender and without bitterness, it’s perfect for a pick me up after a stressful day.
Rated 5 out of 5

Scarlett E. – 18/09/2020

When I heard this was actually a green tea, I just had to try it! If you’re a white tea lover, I think you’ll definitely like this. It has a similar lightness and sweetness on the palate but has the added herbaceousness of the green tea varieties.