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| sample | $4 |  |
| makes 5 cups | ||
| 2oz TIN | $19 | |
| 76¢ per cup | ||
| 4oz TIN | $29 | |
| 58¢ per cup | ||
| 8oz BAG | $49 | |
| 49¢ per cup | ||
Silver Needle
342
reviews
rating
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Description
White tea from China. Silver Needle is among the most revered of Chinese teas, produced in the Fuding and Zhenhe districts of its Fujian province. Gathered only in the few days of early spring, the preparation of this tea is governed by strict requirements to ensure a premium product. This dedication to perfection is evident in the cup, which is sweet and delicate with a clean, airy fragrance. Our 'Sublime Needle' is a Special Grade (Bai Hao) version of this exquisite tea.
Story
Modern-day white teas can be traced to the 18th Century Qing Dynasty, a time when they were harvested from ordinary tea bushes. White teas differed from green teas in that their processing did not incorporate any steaming or pan-firing. The teas were simply shaped, and allowed to wither. The resulting leaves were thin, small and did not have much silvery-white hair. It wasn't until 1885 that specific varietals of tea bushes were selected to make white teas. The large, silvery-white leaves of the Silver Needle came into being in 1891. And the production of White Peony began around 1922.
"My number 2 tea. This has an incredibly complex yet immeniently light flavor with strong natural sweet tones and almost no bitterness. It is expensive, but it is worth it to treat yourself to this tea. If you like delicate teas this is the one for you. "
"While I enjoyed the silver needle very much, I don't think it exactly lived up to the hype. May have been as I purchased it off-season. I'll buy some more when the next batch comes in and give it another go."
"This is a really good, simple white tea. It is a bit pricey but one of my favorite white teas."
"I use this to mix with other teas, especially oolongs and herbals. Strictly for health reasons. The tea alone tastes like mild, flavored water."
"This is the best White tea I've had. It's a bit pricey, but it is worth it. Very light flavor. Great for when you want tea, but don't want anything strong."
"Extremely clean taste, one of the smoother teas available."
