Delicate and sweet white tea. The pretty silver buds are gently plucked by hand in the spring and carefully dried to retain their shape and elegant floral and slightly fruity flavour profile.
Silver Needles White Tea

Silver Needles White Tea

Delicate and sweet, the pretty silver buds are gently plucked by hand in the spring and carefully dried to retain their shape and exquisite flavour.

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Delicate and sweet white tea from the stunning Guanxi province in southern China. 

The silver leaf buds are gently plucked by hand on sunny mornings from the end of March to the beginning of April.  After withering, this rare tea is carefully dried at low temperatures and is valued worldwide for its delicate character.    

Brewed for slightly longer than green tea, Silver Needles yields a pale yellow cup with excellent clarity.  Elegant and smooth on the palate with subtle honeysuckle and stone fruit notes with hints of vanilla. 

Steeping time should be slightly longer than other white teas.

White Tea

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3g per 200ml. 75-80°C. 1-3 mins.
Can be brewed up to three times

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Region & Growing Info

China

China is the world's largest producer of tea, offering diverse types including green, black, oolong, white, and Pu-erh. Famous regions include Zhejiang, home of our Dragon Well Lung Ching green tea, known for its fresh and nutty flavour. Yunnan produces rich Pu-erh with earthy, aged qualities. Fujian is famous for oolong teas like Tie Guan Yin, offering floral, creamy notes. Each region imparts distinct flavours from unique climates and terroirs.

China's tea culture is rich with tradition, emphasising handcrafting and meticulous processing methods. Green teas such as Lung Ching are pan-fried while Oolong teas are primarily hand-rolled. Pu-erh undergoes fermentation, creating a robust, earthy profile. China's commitment to organic and sustainable farming is growing, with many regions producing eco-friendly teas. The country’s vast landscape ensures a variety of flavours, from delicate, floral flavours to bold and distinguished flavours.