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Vietnam Wild 'Mountain Mist' Silver Needle White Tea

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Steep time
2.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
3
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
low
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.

A brilliant silver needle with a complex taste of melon and gentle smoke finish. It's complex taste is as a result of mist blocking out the sun on the mountain on which it grows wild, which results in slower leaf growth and a complex taste. Tasting Notes: - Light and delicate taste- Smooth texture with no bitterness- Gently melon taste with hints of smokeHarvest: Spring, late March 2016 Tea Trees: Wild growing with an age between 200-800 years oldTea Varietal: Camellia Sinensis var. AssamicaAltitude: 1200m+Origin: Suoi Giang, Yen Bai Province, VietnamSourced: Specialist Vietnamese tea wholesaler Hatvala Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 80°C/176°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-3 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag