Vietnam Organic Silver Needles White Tea loose leaf
Vietnam Organic Silver Needles White Tea loose leaf

Silver Needles White Tea

$20.00

ABOUT THIS TEA

Our exquisite Silver Needles white tea is exclusively harvested from ancient Snow Shan tea trees, which thrive in the pristine, non-cultivated forests near Tham Ve Village in Cao Bo Commune, Vi Xuyen District, Ha Giang. These tea trees, rooted in rich, untouched soil, contribute to the unique and delicate flavor profile of this remarkable tea.

The tea is harvested from delicate young buds, which are picked by hand during the early morning hours to ensure optimal freshness and flavor.

The unique environment in which these trees thrive infuses the tea with a subtle complexity. As you brew our Silver Needles tea, you will discover its pale, golden hue and be enveloped by honey aroma with a delicate, lingering honeysuckle sweetness.

DETAILS

  • Origin: Vi Xuyen, Ha Giang

  • Altitude: 1400 masl

  • Variety: Ancient Snow Shan

  • Processing: White Tea

  • Instructions: 8 grams of tea / 200ml water at 90C degrees for 45 seconds. Can steep longer 2-3 minutes for stronger brew. Repeat for another 3-4 infusions, increasing the steeping time by 30 seconds with each additional infusion.

  • Net wt: 50 gram

ABOUT THIS TEA

Our exquisite Silver Needles white tea is exclusively harvested from ancient Snow Shan tea trees, which thrive in the pristine, non-cultivated forests near Tham Ve Village in Cao Bo Commune, Vi Xuyen District, Ha Giang. These tea trees, rooted in rich, untouched soil, contribute to the unique and delicate flavor profile of this remarkable tea.

The tea is harvested from delicate young buds, which are picked by hand during the early morning hours to ensure optimal freshness and flavor.

The unique environment in which these trees thrive infuses the tea with a subtle complexity. As you brew our Silver Needles tea, you will discover its pale, golden hue and be enveloped by honey aroma with a delicate, lingering honeysuckle sweetness.

DETAILS

  • Origin: Vi Xuyen, Ha Giang

  • Altitude: 1400 masl

  • Variety: Ancient Snow Shan

  • Processing: White Tea

  • Instructions: 8 grams of tea / 200ml water at 90C degrees for 45 seconds. Can steep longer 2-3 minutes for stronger brew. Repeat for another 3-4 infusions, increasing the steeping time by 30 seconds with each additional infusion.

  • Net wt: 50 gram

THE PROCESS

The process of producing Silver Needles white tea is both simple and intricate, deeply connected to the quality of its ingredients, the surrounding climate, and the unpredictable nature of weather. The delicate leaves must be plucked when the skies are clear, with no rain for 2 to 3 days prior, as even a light shower can wash away the tea’s rich and nuanced flavors. The leaves are then naturally sun-dried, and the best conditions for this drying process are sunny days accompanied by gentle winds.

The harvest of Silver Needles takes place twice a year, specifically in the spring and fall, when the tea buds are at their peak size and quality, bursting with flavor. We refrain from harvesting during the summer months, as the leaves do not attain the same level of taste and refinement. 

When it comes to harvesting, the method varies depending on the type of tea. For plucking a bud with two leaves, an experienced picker can gather an impressive average of 30 to 40 kilograms of tea each day. However, Silver Needles tea is crafted from the finest single buds, and as such, the yield is more modest—typically ranging from just one to two kilograms of fresh tea, each carefully selected for its pristine quality. Each bud represents the essence of nature's bounty and the art of fine tea-making.

Forest of Ancient Snow Shan Tea trees in Ha Giang, Vietnam

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