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Three circular bowls with samples of Yin Zhen Silver Needle tea. The first bowl shows dried silver needle buds, the second bowl shows the tea leaves after brewing, and the third bowl shows the brewed tea liquid. Above is the Great Taste Awards logo
  • Three circular bowls with samples of Yin Zhen Silver Needle tea. The first bowl shows dried silver needle buds, the second bowl shows the tea leaves after brewing, and the third bowl shows the brewed tea liquid. Above is the Great Taste Awards logo
  • 2 teacups of brewed white tea sit on a grey tray next to an open metal tin showing loose white tea buds. There are white flowers arranged on the tray.
  • A small metal tin against a white background. The tin contains Organic loose-leaf white tea from China.

Yin Zhen 'Silver Needle' Organic

£2.75

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One of the 10 famous teas of China, Yin Zhen or Silver Needle from Fujian China, is considered by many to be the finest white tea. For Silver Needle, only young buds from the Da Bai (Big White) varietal are picked in early Spring, giving the tea its striking needle-like appearance. White teas are characterised by their light, spontaneous oxidation that results in a delicate sweetness and a slight nuttiness. Expect a very pale liquor and a delightful aroma, with good body. 

"A delicate, light confectionery flavour, something of rose, nearly Turkish Delight but more floral, perhaps marshmallow noted. Interesting." - Great Taste Awards 2019 (2 Stars)

Ingredients || Organic White Tea

Warning, packed in an environment that contains nuts

Caffeine || Yes

Tasting Notes || Delicate sweetness and a slight nuttiness

Brewing Notes || 1.5 teaspoon per cup, 85ºC, brew for 4 minutes.

 

Customer Reviews

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Samuel
divine, soothing, soft, grounding, love it

delicate, but not too delicate

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Pip
Decent

A good white that’s very neutral.
What I mean by that is it doesn’t have the sweetness of the very best (and very expensive!) white teas I’ve tried, but on the plus side , there’s zero hint of any bitterness that I’ve had to suffer from the lesser white teas I’ve tried.

In summary a great value white tea that I’ll be buying again.
I also found that I can steep it a good 3/4 times without any problem.

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Parul
Lovely teas

Bought this tea along with a few other samples of teas as a gift to go with a beautiful tea diffuser I'd bought elsewhere for a friend who loves drinking herbal teas. The teas come beautifully presented in a metal tin which was what attracted me to them. Arrived quickly and well packaged. Will look into buying some more but for myself this time :)

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Richardddd
Aww a real good proper

Decent cuppa like

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Christabel Shawcross
Excellent White Tea

very subtle and pleasing taste. A lot goes along way.

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