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White Tea

Silver Needle Loose Tea

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Item No. MSTR334433
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Deliciously light, complex and delicate, Silver Needle loose leaf white tea, or "Baihao Yinzhen", is one of China’s rarest and most celebrated creations.

Vegan SuitableVegetarian

 
  • Full Description

    Only the youngest buds are picked before undergoing minimal processing, being left to wilt in the sun – the result is an extraordinarily refreshing loose leaf infusion with sweet notes of melon and jasmine.

    • Origin:  China

    • Tea type:  White

    • Number of servings (using 2tsp/ 2g per cup):  50g = 25 cups

    • Ideal for using with:  Glass Pao Infuser Mug, Chelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser and Infusers & Strainers

  • Ingredients

    White Tea

    Suitable for vegetarians and vegan

  • Product Specifications
    Code: MSTR334433

    Weight: 50g

    Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

    Stackable Caddy: If you choose the caddy option it will stack with our other tea caddies

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More about this Tea

TEA TYPE

White

TASTE PROFILE

Refreshingly light with notes of cucumber and cantaloupe melon

FOOD PAIRING

Spicy chinese food and rice

CAFFEINE

Medium 

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NO.52

NUMEROLOGY

Chinese Emperor Huizong was said to be so obsessed with Silver Needle tea that he failed to stop a Mongol invasion. We've given this irresistible tea the number 52 – Huizong's age when he died.

CHINA

The origins of tea lie in China: legend has it that it was discovered when a few leaves fell into the mythical emperor Shennong's cup of hot water. Today China produces thousands of different varieties ranging from black and green tea to more unusual teas, like puerh or yellow tea.

Store in a sealed jar or tin, such as our Fill-Me-Up Tea Caddies.

How to Make

1 tsp loose tea

200ml water

  1. Pop 1 tsp of loose tea per cup into a Pao mug or teapot with an infuser.
  2. Pour in 200ml water per cup boiled to 80-90 degrees.
  3. Wait for 1-4 minutes.
  4. Remove infuser and enjoy.
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2 tsp loose tea

100ml freshly boiled water

Ice

Fruit or mint to garnish (optional)

  1. Add the loose tea to a refillable teabag or an infuser and place in a cup or heat-resistant glass.
  2. Pour over freshly boiled water (for less processed teas like white and oolong use water closer to 90°C) and leave for 15 minutes. Remove the teabag/infuser.
  3. Top up with plenty of ice.
  4. Garnish with fruit and sprigs of mint if desired.
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