Silver Needle White Tea (Bai Hao Yin Zhen)

⭐ Product Highlights

• 100% tender spring buds 
• Naturally sweet & floral with a silky, clean finish
• Low caffeine – gentle and smooth, never harsh
• Early spring harvest from Fujian, China
• Perfect for daily sipping, evening tea, or refined gifting

🍵 Tasting Notes

A pale golden infusion with soft floral aromas and subtle honeyed sweetness. Light-bodied, smooth, and exceptionally clean on the palate, finishing with a refreshing, lingering aftertaste.

🌱 About This Tea

Silver Needle (白毫银针) is one of the most celebrated styles of Chinese white tea, traditionally crafted only from the youngest tea buds harvested in early spring.

This BESTLEAFTEA Silver Needle is sourced from Fujian, China, where tender buds are carefully hand-picked, gently withered, and slowly dried at low temperatures. This minimal processing preserves the tea’s natural sweetness, delicate aroma, and refined character.

The result is an elegant white tea that feels light yet expressive—easy to enjoy daily, and special enough to share.

💎 What Makes This Silver Needle Special

• Bud-only picking: each piece is a young, downy spring bud
• Minimal processing: preserves clarity, aroma, and natural sweetness
• Smooth and forgiving: rarely bitter, even for new tea drinkers
• Classic white tea profile: a benchmark for premium white tea lovers

🔥 Brewing Guide

• Tea: 3–4 g (about 1 teaspoon)
• Water: 90–95°C / 194–203°F
• Time: 2–3 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times, gradually increasing steep time

Tip: For an extra-soft cup, use slightly cooler water and shorter steeping.

📦 Size & Yield

• Tin Net weight: 70 g / 2.5 oz 

  • Estimated servings: ~17–23 sessions (3–4 g per brew)

• Bag Net weight: 215 g / 7.5 oz 

  • Estimated servings: ~54-75 sessions (3–4 g per brew)
    

🌿 Caffeine & Storage

• Caffeine: Naturally low (not caffeine-free)
• Storage: Keep sealed, cool, dry, and away from light and strong odors

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Needle caffeine-free?
No. Silver Needle is naturally low in caffeine, making it gentler than many green or black teas, but it is not caffeine-free.

Does this tea get bitter?
Rarely. Using slightly cooler water (around 90°C / 194°F) helps maintain a soft, smooth taste.

Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Its clean flavor and low bitterness make it an excellent introduction to high-quality white tea.

Brewing Instruction:

•1. Put 1 teaspoon (3-4 gram) Silver Needle loose leaf tea into a cup or tea pot.
•2. Fill the cup or tea pot with 200 ml( 6.5oz), 95C (205F) water.
•3.Wait until you see tea leaves are extended and present an elegant look in the cup. (2-3 mins)
•4.Enjoy your tea.