This tea is produced according to a very old recipe and technique developed by Chinese tea makers sometime in the 1300s. Fresh flowers have delicate and complex fragrances that are easily absorbed by tea, and some aromatic compounds are only present in fresh blossoms during their peak blooming season. The art and science of fresh flower scenting relies on the precise ratio of fresh flowers blended with dried tea, followed by careful separation of the flowers and re-drying of the leaves. Attentive curing and proper storage before release are essential to this process. After scenting, the tea typically rests for several months, allowing it to become smooth and evenly sweet. No flavors or additives are used in this original method of flower scenting. Our Jasmine Scented Organic Silver Needle White Tea is crafted from large-bud cultivars grown in the rich red soils of Jinggu, Yunnan. Located within the famed tea-growing region of Pu’er County, these high-elevation gardens experience cooler mountain conditions, resulting in later spring harvests. The slower-growing buds develop a rich, nuanced taste during a brief window between late March and early April. The buds glisten with a frosted, crystalline appearance, while the long-lasting bouquet of fresh jasmine blossoms imparts a nectar-like sweetness in the cup. Silver Needle’s natural sweetness, infused with the lofty floral aroma of night-blooming jasmine, is beloved by tea connoisseurs and remains one of the rarest expressions of jasmine tea on the market.
