The leaves show a distinctive two-tone appearance with silver-white buds attached to darker, greenish-brown leaves. The needle-shaped buds are long and fuzzy. A rich, aged aroma rises from the dry material with sweet orchard fruit notes and dried apricot.

Brewing creates a pale golden liquor with clarity. The first cup tastes soft and refreshing with honey sweetness. Dried apricot and peach flavors develop in subsequent infusions, joined by fresh cucumber and white grape notes. The body is light and smooth. Each steep reveals layered fruit character with persistent sweetness that refreshes rather than cloying.

From Bulang Mountain in Yunnan Province, this represents a unique white processing style using larger leaf material. Good for drinkers who enjoy fruit-forward whites with complexity beyond standard silver needle.