Steep time
2–4 min
Recommended
Steeps
3
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
low
Typical
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
A Chinese White loose leaf tea, also known as Jasmine Silver Needle, made entirely from the first tender leaf buds of Spring. Not flavoured but carefully scented over six consecutive nights with fresh jasmine flowers. Once the preserve of the Chinese Imperial family. "Tea of this quality is extremely hard to find." Henrietta Lovell.