Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle

Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle – Thick, Fruity Jinggu White Tea

Silver Needle is classified among China's top ten superior teas, and our Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle offers a distinctive take on this celebrated classic. It's grown in Yunnan Province from a tea tree variety that only grows in Jinggu, so its taste is distinctly different from the Fujian teas where most other Silver Needles are grown and produced.

A beloved Chinese favorite, it's a fine treasure the Western world is only beginning to appreciate. Picked in the April harvest, this premium young white tea is lightly fermented to create a thick, rich tea soup with a fruity aroma. Its distinct sweetness and smooth texture set it apart from Fujian-grown Silver Needle teas.

Tasting Notes

• Dry leaf: plump, downy silver buds
• Aroma: fruity and inviting
• Body: thick and rich
• Flavor: distinctly sweet
• Finish: smooth and lingering

Why You'll Love It

If you've only tried Fujian Silver Needle, this Yunnan version is a delicious revelation — fuller, fruitier and silkier. Its thick, silky body and fruity aroma make it a memorable cup for white tea lovers.

• Unique Jinggu, Yunnan tea variety
• Premium April-harvest buds
• Thick, rich and fruity
• Distinctly sweet and smooth

How to Enjoy

Brew it in a gaiwan or glass and enjoy several gentle infusions, noticing how the fruity sweetness unfolds. It's lovely with fresh fruit or light pastries, and makes a wonderful side-by-side tasting with a classic Fujian Silver Needle.

Rich, sweet and beautifully smooth, Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle is a Silver Needle with a personality all its own.