Origin
China
Asia
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Description
Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle – Thick, Fruity Jinggu White TeaSilver Needle is classified among China's top ten superior teas, and our Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle offers a distinctive take on this celebrated classic. It's grown in Yunnan Province from a tea tree variety that only grows in Jinggu, so its taste is distinctly different from the Fujian teas where most other Silver Needles are grown and produced. A beloved Chinese favorite, it's a fine treasure the Western world is only beginning to appreciate. Picked in the April harvest, this premium young white tea is lightly fermented to create a thick, rich tea soup with a fruity aroma. Its distinct sweetness and smooth texture set it apart from Fujian-grown Silver Needle teas. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItIf you've only tried Fujian Silver Needle, this Yunnan version is a delicious revelation — fuller, fruitier and silkier. Its thick, silky body and fruity aroma make it a memorable cup for white tea lovers.
How to EnjoyBrew it in a gaiwan or glass and enjoy several gentle infusions, noticing how the fruity sweetness unfolds. It's lovely with fresh fruit or light pastries, and makes a wonderful side-by-side tasting with a classic Fujian Silver Needle. Rich, sweet and beautifully smooth, Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle is a Silver Needle with a personality all its own. |
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Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
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- Petroleum-free and non-toxic
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ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 02190°F (85°C)8oz / 200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 033 - 4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 02190°F (85°C)8oz / 200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 033 - 4 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 8oz/200ml of water at 190F/85°C and steep for 3-4 min.
Ingredients:
White Tea
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