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Jasmine Silver Needle White Tea Loose Leaf

Silver Needle wearing jasmine. Under-brew it. Let the floral arrive on its own.

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Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

White

Brew temp

170°F

Steep time

2-4 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

Silver Needle buds scented with jasmine flowers — the most delicate white tea carrying the most recognizable floral note in the cabinet. The jasmine is layered on during drying, not sprayed, so it lives inside the bud rather than sitting on top. Under-brew it. Let the jasmine arrive slow.

Silver Needle wearing jasmine. Under-brew it. Let the floral arrive on its own. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: evening, floral lovers, light and delicate
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: White
  • Caffeine: low

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · evening
  • · floral lovers
  • · light and delicate

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Useful next clicks.

All white reviews The most delicate of all. Hand-plucked buds. Under-brew on purpose. All loose leaf The leaves alone. Tin, tongs, time. The brewing guide Temperature × time × leaf, in one chart.

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