Steep time
2–4 min
Recommended
Steeps
3
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Low
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
SILVER NEEDLE WHITE TEA: These special tea leaves are only dried in the sun after harvest and they are neither oxidized nor processed further by rolling, or other techniques. Warm air dries the tea leaves within one to two days - creating its unique flavor.YAZITANG, CHINA: In China, silver needle tea is also called "Yin Zhen Cha". The tea was so precious that for a long time, it was only reserved for the imperial court. Nowadays this premium tea varietal has established itself as a staple for the sophisticated tea drinker.