Silver Needle

A White Tea from

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78 / 100

Calculated from 5 Ratings
Tea type
White Tea
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Typical Preparation
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Steep for 2 min, 30 sec
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“I can’t even say I dislike this tea, because that would be like saying you dislike hot water, which is exactly what this tastes like. I’d always known that white teas were typically weaker and more...” Read full tasting note
“Another white tea sample here from GiggleGoddess :) White tea became one of my first favorites after green. Most of the whites I had in the beginning were vegetal, citrusy, and even a touch floral...” Read full tasting note
“Experience buying from Art of Tea http://steepster.com/places/3023-art-of-tea-online-santa-cruz-california Date of Purchase/Amount of Leaf/Date of Steeping: Bought in late 2011, sample of roughly a...” Read full tasting note
“This is a quite interesting tea. At first I couldn’t taste anything, then the more sips I took I noticed a vegetal flavor…very light. It has a delicate smell and taste. A little woody. Not bad at...” Read full tasting note

Description

Organic Silver needle is the most sought after white tea and is only harvested for a few days each year in the northern district of Fujian, China. Packed with antioxidants these silvery down-covered leaves have been prized for their medicinal properties for more than 1000 years. Silver Needle has a light golden flush with a woodsy flavored body, unique savory aroma, and long balanced sweetness.

About Art of Tea

Art of Tea is a tea importer and wholesaler based in Los Angeles, California. We hand blend and custom craft the world’s finest organic teas and botanicals. Our teas are carefully selected directly from growers, each one offering a unique story.

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