551 China Silver Needle White Tea

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66 / 100

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Tea type
White Tea
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Typical Preparation
Set water temperature to 170 °F / 76 °C
Steep for 3 min, 0 sec
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5 Tasting Notes View all

“Meh. I like silver needle tea, but when they’re butter smooth and flavorful. This wasn’t. This was more “green” tasting for the few flavors there. I was bored with it as I was drinking it. And...” Read full tasting note
“Temp is kind of vague for this tea. Steaming briskly to me mean about 185F. Little too hot for me. I use 170 at 3min. Very mellow tea and nice color. I think it is about 9 months old kind of...” Read full tasting note
“First off, the temperature is not precise, which I know it needs to be for such gentle tea. Hopefully the experience wasn’t compromised. The leaves are very pretty; they look just like the photo:...” Read full tasting note

Description

Produced in the Chinese Fujian province, this Silver Needle tea consists of the most tender leaves imaginable: single buds that are plucked right after they fully develop, but before they have time to open. The beautifully shaped buds of equal length are covered with white down. When infused, they produce a pale yellow liquor with an extraordinary fresh, sweet fragrance. A delicate and subtle treat for quiet moments and a wonderful Summer Tea when chilled.
This very special tea deserves a careful preparation. We suggest you brew it in a guywan or in a Yixing teapot dedicated exclusively to Silver Needle tea.

$15.95/2 oz

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