“Based on a true story: The life of the would-be author is as stymied in the modern era by a blank screen as those who went before found themselves daunted by the empty page. The subconscious...” Read full tasting note
“I received my Samovar order yesterday when I got home from work…awesome surprise! I was SOOO excited to try this. Now, when dealing with Silver Needle tea I will usually put more tea leaves in than...” Read full tasting note
“Can’t really smell much from the dry leaf, but about 10 seconds after the water hits them, there’s this lovely whoosh of scent. I can’t peg the smell though. Sweet, a little floral but there’s...” Read full tasting note
“Okay, a little anecdote before I get to this tea. When I was little, I had a baby doll that you could feed fake food and then it would “go” in its little diaper. It also came with a tiny potty you...” Read full tasting note
Origin: Southern Fujian, China
Flavor Profile: Sweet honeysuckle nectar with notes of apricot, pineapple, honey, and hay. Aromas of stone fruit and warm roasted hazelnut.
Tea Story: A classic Chinese combination, we blend our organic silver needle white tea with freshly dried, sweet osmanthus flowers. The tiny pineapple-flesh colored flowers give the infusion a dreamy, honey-like sweetness that coupled with the delicate, silky mouth-feel of the white tea is simply heavenly. The Osmanthus Silver Needle is like a nectar from the goddesses.
Samovarian Poetry: A precious flaxen brew with aromas of stone fruit, wild herbs, and warm roasted hazelnuts. Silken body with an engaging satiny sweetness. Honey-like, and mildly vegetal, but entirely unsweetened.
Food Pairing: Pair the ethereal Osmanthus Silver Needle with a steaming bowl of oatmeal or millet porridge sweetened with osmanthus jam and agave nectar. Or serve it along with tea cookies: rooibos infused short bread and lavender butter cookies. The flavor of this tea is so fragrant and delicate, you’ll want to pair it with dishes that won’t overshadow its beauty.
Samovar's is dedicated to preserving the simplicity and integrity of the tea traditions and inspiring people to practice peace through drinking tea.