How to Brew Silver Needle

Despite its pale color and mild taste, silver needle is the highest-caffeine grade among the common Chinese white teas, since tender buds naturally contain more caffeine than mature leaves.

Traditionally associated with China's Fujian province, the historic home of white tea production.

Here is how to brew Silver Needle for a clean, full-flavoured cup. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Brew Silver Needle

1. Measure 2g of Silver Needle into your cup or teapot per 250 ml of water.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 75-80 C.
3. Pour the water over the Silver Needle and steep for 4-5 minutes.
4. Strain and serve.
5. It re-brews 4-5 times, so you can steep a second cup from the same Silver Needle.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, tightly sealed after opening.
• Get more from it: Re-steep the same Silver Needle for a lighter second cup.

Tasting Notes

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• Sweetness: Honeyed Nectar Finish
• Floral: Fresh Honeysuckle Notes
• Herbal: Delicate And Refined
• Body: Silky And Creamy
• Mellow: Zero Bitterness
• Brightness: Sun-Dried Hay Warmth