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India Nilgiri 'Platinum Needle' White Tea

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Steep time
3.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
3
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
low
Typical
Highlighted notes
Melon
Overview
Best pick • solid white choice from India
Pairing: berries, chèvre, or light shortbread

A very smooth and sweet tea with a fantastic fruity melon taste. It has been named Platinum Needle by the producer, as it is has a darker appearance than typical 'Silver Needles'and a slightly fuller fruitier taste. Sourced direct from Tea Studio, a newly designed tea factory experimenting with different production styles. Tasting Notes:- Light sweet aroma- Very smooth taste with sweet fruity melon notes Harvest: First Flush, March 2021 Altitude: 1,850mOrigin: Village T Manihatty, Tamil Nadu, Nilgiris, IndiaFactory: Tea StudioSourced: Direct from the factoryPercentage of price going back to the factory: 30%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/197°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 3-4 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag