“Good but boring. Need to use a lot of tea to get flavor and have to steep a very short time or it’s very drying. Best unsweetened as any sweetener overwhelms the flavor.” Read full tasting note
“(This is a very personal review unlikely to help another reader.) H’s note on the bag says, “Nope”. Mine says, “sour”. My first white tea and this wasn’t to my taste at all. It was woody and bitter...” Read full tasting note
“Sipdown! Hot brewed I was pretty unimpressed with this tea but cold-brewed it’s wonderful! I find it best if you start with warm water (about 140-160F), up to 12oz per 5/6 g, then throw that baby...” Read full tasting note
“I love silver needles. This is my third try of a regional silver needle, and they are all so different it’s shocking. The Yunnan Silver Needle has a delicate grassy smell, with light hints of...” Read full tasting note
A thick and sweet tasting white tea with fruity tones and hints of smoke in the finish.
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Tasting Notes:
- Delicate and smooth tea
- Sweet taste with fruity hints
- Hints of smoke in the finish
Harvest: Autumn, Septermber 2014
Origin: Feng Qing, Lincang, Yunnan, China
Sourced: Specialist Yunnan tea wholesaler
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 80°C/176°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes
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