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
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea worth it? +
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. We keep it in the lineup for evening and low-caffeine.
How much caffeine is in Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea? +
It sits in the low range, which is typical for white tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 2-4 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea need? +
Brew at 175°F for 2-4 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea? +
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