Origin
India
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
Darjeeling Silver Needle – Rare Umami-Rich Indian White TeaAlthough black tea accounts for about 99% of tea production in Darjeeling, some tea craftsmen are producing luxurious, delicious and rare white teas in the region. Our Darjeeling Silver Needle is unlike any white tea you've tasted before. The pride that went into making it is clearly visible in the pointed buds, which are slender, whole and delicate. Once steeped, the wet leaf releases an intriguing miso-like, rich mushroom broth aroma, and the pale golden ivory liquor will surprise your taste buds with its light sweetness. The infusion is wonderfully complex — refreshing, yet with umami richness. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItDarjeeling Silver Needle is beautiful, balanced, sweet and surprising — a must-have for fans of Darjeeling tea or Silver Needle alike. It's a rare find that shows a whole new side of this famous tea region.
How to EnjoyBrew it gently in a gaiwan or glass teapot and savor several infusions to explore its evolving complexity. Enjoy it plain to appreciate its umami depth, perhaps with light savory snacks or fresh fruit. It also makes a memorable gift for tea connoisseurs. Delicate, surprising and truly exquisite, Darjeeling Silver Needle is a rare treasure from the Himalayan foothills. |
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Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
- BPA- and phthalate-free — no endocrine disruptors in your cup
- Petroleum-free and non-toxic
- Compostable and recyclable
Make it your kind of cup
ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 0285°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 033 - 4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 0285°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 033 - 4 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 85°C and steep for 3-4 min.
Ingredients:
White Tea
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