About this tea
Silver Needles tea is a traditional Tribute Tea—a tea so precious it was reserved for the Emperor and the royal family. Made of individually plucked tea buds harvested only in the early springtime, it takes over 30,000 buds to produce one kilogram of Silver Needles. Our Silver Needles is unique in that it is sourced from Menghai and Mengku broad leaf varietal ancient tea tree groves in the remote, mountainous Yunnan Province of China. Like old grape vines, ancient tea trees yield complexities not found in other tea cultivars. This tea's sweet, nectar-like flavor and fruity aroma are examples of that varietal expression. Silver Needles is exceedingly rare and beloved by tea connoisseurs.
Origin
Jinggu, Pu'er County, China
Ingredients
Organic white tea
Origin
Jinggu, Pu'er County, China
Caffeine Level
Medium
Based on a 8oz cup of tea made with suggested steeping method relevant to the tea type. An average cup of coffee contains about 90 – 120 mg / 8oz cup.
0 MG
100 MG
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Preparation
Add 6g tea per 320ml (11oz) water into a Glass or Porcelain Teapot.
Use water cooled to 185°F
Infuse for 3-4 minutes. Repeat for another 3+ infusions, increasing the steeping time by 30 seconds with each additional infusion.
Teaware
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Brew the Perfect Cup
Everything You Need to
Brew the Perfect Cup
ORIGIN
Jinggu
Pu'er County, China
Region Details
Region
Southwestern China
Elevation
1400-1500 meters
Harvest
February - May
Cultivar
Jinggu Da Bai, Chang Ye Bai Hao, Huang Ya, Zu Ya, Indigenous Assamica