Silver Needle
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Exploring Silver Needle Tea
The best type of white tea is Silver Needle. It is a name derived from the basic appearance of the dry tea. The shape is like a needle. And the needles are silvery in color from the fine strands (called “hairs”) covering their exterior. But not all teas labeled “Silver Needle” are created equal. So,… Continue reading
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Can You Get a Premium Silver Needle Tea from India?
Some of us tend to think of Silver Needle as the sole purveyance of the Fujian Province in China (see an earlier article comparing versions). But is that just tea snobbery or tea ignorance or maybe even a bad tea experience? In my case it could be all three. Sigh! Fortunately, I am always eager… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Silver Needle Versions
Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen) is one of the finest white teas available. As such, teas are popping up everywhere on the market bearing the name “Silver Needle.” The question is: how many versions of this tea are out there? Of course, we then have to ask: are these versions really “Silver Needle”? I’m not sure… Continue reading
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White Tea?
If you’ve been around tea drinkers awhile, that is, the hard-core kind who try various new blends (no, not that flavored stuff, but blends of various tea types) and the latest tea trends, or if you’ve been a devoted reader of this and other tea blogs, you’ve heard of white tea. But do you know… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — White Teas
Third in our round of that practical approach to reading tea leaves. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. White teas are very special, with the best ones being very limited in amount, since they… Continue reading
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An Introduction to White Tea
What is White Tea? Historically, white tea was nothing but the withered and dried buds (silver needles) of the tea plant, and was only produced in China. Now there are different methods of plucking and processing the tea, and countries like Sri Lanka and India are also producing white teas. Types of White Tea Silver… Continue reading
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