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Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea

Hand-plucked buds. Almost no caffeine. Under-brew it on purpose.

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Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

White

Brew temp

175°F

Steep time

2-4 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

Hand-plucked buds covered in fine white down. The most delicate tea on the menu — silken, slightly sweet, barely any astringency. Reward for restraint: under-brew it on purpose.

Hand-plucked buds. Almost no caffeine. Under-brew it on purpose. 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, low-caffeine, delicate palette
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: White
  • Caffeine: low

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · evening
  • · low-caffeine
  • · delicate palette

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