Silver Needle

$23.99 ~~$39.99~~ In stock

Category: Loose Leaf Tea

Description

Our Silver Needle is the epitome of premium white teas. Only the downy buds are dried to make this premium white tea.

Tavalon's Silver Needle White Tea epitomises the pinnacle of tea craftsmanship, carefully handcrafted from the youngest, silvery-white buds of the tea plant. As one of China's most iconic teas, Silver Needle is considered the "highest grade" for good reason. Its flavour profile is a delicate yet full of complexity, offering hints of fruity, floral, herbal and grassy. This tea awakens the senses with its smooth elegance and an energetic quality that can revitalise even the weariest soul.

Unique among teas, Silver Needle is crafted exclusively from the buds, which are bursting with the essence of the tea plant. However, their tiny size and labour-intensive harvest mean that thousands of buds are required to produce just one kilogram. This rarity and dedication to purity make this white tea a true treasure.

*Please note that the image is for reference only. The actual appearance and colour may vary slightly due to differences in the seasonal batch.

Steeping Suggestions

240 ml water (80ºC)
1 tsp loose tea
Steep 3 minutes.

Ingredients

White tea

Character

Light
Floral
Sweet

Origin

China

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora ★★★★★ Sep 10, 2026

Brewed a pot this morning and the liquor is so pale and clean, almost sweet without any bitterness. You can tell only the downy buds made it in here, the leaves are soft and fluffy even dry. This is my new everyday white tea.

George ★★★★★ Sep 8, 2026

The buds arrived intact and fluffy, not crushed into dust like cheaper whites I've tried. Steeping them brings out a soft, almost silky mouthfeel that lingers nicely on the tongue. Works perfectly as a gentle afternoon cup when I don't want any astringency.

Emily S. ★★★★★ Sep 7, 2026

These downy buds are so delicate and sweet, nothing like the bitter leaves I usually get. The dry leaves are beautiful and white, and a single steep is enough to know this is a very special tea.