Yunnan Silver Needle, 42g Loose Tea Tin

• Taste: Delicate, smooth, with sweet, nectar-like notes, subtle melon/stone fruit, and a clean finish.
• Appearance: Long, slender buds covered in fine silvery-white down. Brew yields a pale golden liquor.
• Aroma: Gentle, floral, with hints of honey and fresh hay.
• Unique fact: Unlike the more famous Silver Needle from Yunnan, Yunnan Silver Needle comes from the Da Bai varietal grown in Yunnan, giving it a slightly fuller, warmer profile.

Steeping Guide:

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 80°c (176°F)

Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea.  If you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been steeped up to four times.