Organic Silver Needle White Tea

Description

Organic Silver Needle White tea is known to be one of the most delicate tea varieties because it is so minimally processed. White tea is harvested before the tea plant’s leaves open fully, when the young buds are still covered by fine white hairs, hence the name “white” tea.

Harvesting young buds and leaves is a labor-intensive and time-restricted process. Often, these young leaves are only available in the first three days of harvesting. Additionally, the young leaves and buds are covered with a fine layer of white hairs, which are highly valued.

These buds and unfurled leaves from the newest growth on the tea plant are handpicked. Then they are quickly and meticulously dried, so the leaves are not allowed to oxidize as long as leaves plucked for green or black tea production. This minimal processing and low oxidation results in some of the most delicate and freshest tea available.

The Organic silver needle white tea is in a class of its own. It’s a tea to be tried, to fully understand and appreciate its nuances. Here, we have one of the finest silver needles of the season. It’s wonderfully representative of this type of teas – lightly floral, a bit creamy and smooth textured.

It is costly due to its limited production and the time-consuming harvesting and processing. Due to its fine taste, it’s in high demand.

Brewing Instructions

Take 180 ml water and bring the water to a boil, take it off the heat and let the water cool for around 5-8 minutes. Take 1.5 gram of Silver Needle White Tea and Pour water over the tea and let it steep for 2-4 minutes. Steeping time depends on your taste preference, with a longer time equalling a stronger tea. Pre warm the tea cup by pouring a small amount of boiling water into your teacups and toss it out shortly before pouring in the white tea.   Strain and savour!

The White Tea can be re-steeped upto 3 times within 20 minutes of the first steeping. With each round, the steeping time increases.

Tasting Notes

The liquor is smooth and vegetal, with a silky mouthfeel dominating the cup. Sweet floral notes towards the end adds on to the tea experience of the taster.