2014 Organic Silver Needle
2014 Organic Silver Needle Harvested April 2014
Sumptuous Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen), a tea harvested for only a few days each Spring when only the youngest single buds are plucked in the morning, and allowed to dry in the sun.
This Organic Silver Needle has beautiful plump buds each one a silvery green colour. Each bud is covered in a white down and is soft to touch.
They produce a liquor that is clear, very pale green with a delicate aroma bursting with an intense freshness, that is most refreshing.
High in Antioxidants and Low in caffeine, an ideal tea any time of the day or night.
Summary
TYPE: White Teas
CAFFEINE: Least
ORIGIN: China
DRINK WHEN? All Day
INFUSIONS: 3
Health Benefits
White teas are considered higher in the all important antioxidants than green tea. They are also lower in caffeine.
Brewing
Three teaspoons, or around 3g of Silver Needle and add water that is at around 65 to 70 degrees C. Infuse for 5 - 8 minutes or to taste.