“Had this on my balcony, because my dormmate went into the main room right before i decided to do tea, and… I don’t like being in the same room as him. Just one of those people where all the small...” Read full tasting note
“I am writing a note based on the assumption per other’s description that this is the Silver Needle Yellow Tea from Hunan, which I bought from Wing Hop Fung recently. I had bought something...” Read full tasting note
As one of the most desired white teas in China, silver needle tea aquires its name from the tiny silver hair-like protrutions coming from the leaves. When they are young buds, they have these silver protrutions, and when they are steamed and dried, they turn white.
With a light woody smell, this tea has smooth earthy tones and leaves a wonderful lingering aftertaste.
White tea has more benefits than other teas because they are less processed and also steamed instead of pan fried. This means higher antioxidant levels as well.
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