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Wild Silver Needles
Beautiful aromas and complex notes of tea rose, magnolia, nectarine and a hint of hoppy spice
About this tea
This is an extraordinarily rare micro-lot from the ancient tea tree forest in Qianjiazhai Village, a region famous for its Pu’er teas. Some of the oldest known tea trees in the world are found in the lush forests of Qianjiazhai, many over one thousand years old. This tea was processed minimally, just like Silver Needles white tea, revealing beautiful aromas and complex tasting notes of tea rose, magnolia, nectarine and a hint of hoppy spice. The precious buds are cloaked in scale layers of immature tea leaves that are pinky-purple and grayish-green. This effect, called ya bao or “shielding the bud” occurs in late winter and early spring, especially on elder tea trees and wild tea (like magnolia and wild camellia). The reddish-purple pigments seen in these buds develop on the leaves of these old tea trees as a secondary plant defense mechanism against sunburn, resulting in a beautiful, multi-colored tea. When brewing, note the lovely pigmentation of the buds and the sumptuous golden-green liquor of the tea infusion. This tea is delicate and sweet with multi-floral, fresh spice and fruity flavors.
Origin
Qianjiazhai Village, Yunnan Province, China
Cultivar
Qianjiazhai wild tea trees
Harvest
February 2024
Elevation
2100 meters
Ingredients
White tea
Ingredients
White tea
Origin
Qianjiazhai Village, Yunnan Province, China
Cultivar
Qianjiazhai wild tea trees
Harvest
February 2024
Elevation
2100 meters
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 4 - 5 grams to a small gaiwan or teapot
Use water cooled to 190°F
Add water and infuse for 3 - 4 minutes
Repeat for another 5+ infusions until the flavor and aroma dissipates. Increase the steeping time by 30 seconds for each additional infusion or longer for a stronger taste and energy.
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Origin
Qianjiazhai
Yunnan Province, China
Some of the oldest known tea trees in the world are found in the lush forests of Qianjiazhai, many over one thousand years old. The region is famous for its Pu’er teas.