Yunnan Silver Needle White Tea from T Shop
This Yunnan Silver Needle white tea from T Shop in New York kept unfolding with bright fruit notes. It was a wonderfully light journey!
Preparation
Temperature
175 ℉
Tea to Water
7g
Water
8oz
Steep Time
30s, increasing 10s for each steep
Flavors
Astringency
Very juicy
Body
Thin
Strength
Light
Number of Steeps
5
Dry Leaves
Dried apricot
Rose
Wet Leaves
Tropical fruit
Mineral
Tea Aroma
Cotton candy
Tea Flavor
Mango
Lychee
Attributes
Brand
T Shop
Season
Spring
Year
2023
Elevation
n/a
T Shop’s Yunnan Silver Needle
T Shop has become one of my favorite tea… shops 😜. The team there travels to China, Taiwan and Korea to directly source their teas from farmers. And that dedication comes across in the quality of their teas. This Yunnan Silver Needle tea in particular is a fabulous example of quality. The delicate silver hairs on the buds shimmer as they fall into the pot. The aroma is complex and luxurious. White tea is not usually my go-to, but this one has changed my mind.
Tea from Yunnan
The Chinese province of Yunnan is known for its high-quality tea production. Pu-erh is traditionally produced from tea leaves in Yunnan. But so many more teas are grown and produced in the province. Black (or red) tea is a popular export, along with some green tea. The province of Fujian is more commonly known for its white tea. Yet this Yunnan Silver Needle tea shows how expertly crafted white tea can be in Yunnan.
Silver Needle White Tea
Silver Needle white tea gets its name from the small white fuzzy hairs covering the buds of the tea. White tea in general is a way of producing tea using the least about of processing. Some white teas are just dried leaves – no rolling, no steaming, just leaves. More commonly, white tea is made up of the young buds of the tea plant, giving a light, delicate flavor. The result is often a floral and fragrant brew.
