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Silver Needle
A rare and revered white tea from Fujian—subtly sweet, delicately floral, and beautifully smooth from first sip to last.
Hand-harvested in Fujian, China, Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen) is made exclusively from the freshest, unopened spring buds. These downy, silvery leaves brew into a pale golden liquor with gentle notes of apricot, vanilla, and honeysuckle. Naturally smooth and creamy, this prized white tea offers a long-lasting infusion that invites slow, mindful sipping.
Why You'll Love It:
- Pure Bud Tea: Crafted from only young, downy spring buds
- Softly Complex: Delicate notes of fruit, vanilla, and subtle florals
- Refined Elegance: Creamy texture with a light, lasting finish
- Perfect for Re-steeping: Topped up with water for a gentle, evolving cup
Origin & Character:
Fujian Province, China: Cultivated in the misty hills of this historic tea region, Silver Needle is a prized expression of Chinese white tea craftsmanship. Minimal processing preserves its silvery appearance and nuanced flavour.
Tasting Notes: Expect a pale golden cup with soft sweetness, floral aroma, and hints of apricot, honeysuckle, and hay. The finish is clean, creamy, and wonderfully calming.
Functional Benefits:
- Low in Caffeine: Offers a light, steady lift—ideal for calm focus
- High in Antioxidants: Supports cellular health and gentle wellness
- Natural L-Theanine: Encourages clarity and relaxation without drowsiness
Silver Needle is the purest expression of white tea tradition—elegant, calming, and subtly energising. A luxurious companion for reflective moments, light meals, or quiet afternoons, it’s a tea to be savoured slowly and steeped again and again.
Brewing
Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water, cooled to 70-80C, over the leaves and infuse for 5-7 minutes. May be infused a number of times.
Ingredients
white tea
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.