Fujian
Silver Needle Organic

Super Premium 97 P.

SKU
7844-bio
Outstanding Silver Needle white tea from the prestigious Wuyi mountain terroir in Fujian, made purely of handpicked, unopened first harvest buds cultivated at an organic-certified farm. Delectable notes of vanilla with a delicately sweet taste, a perfect bud tea with substance that retains its lightness and freshness.
Character Vanilla, flavoursome, slightly sweet, hearty
Tea Farm Renowned organic tea farm in the legendary Wuyi Mountains
Terroir Wuyi, Fujian, China
Harvest First (Ming Qian), March 2023
Cultivar Fuding Da Hao
Plucking Young buds only
Altitude 400–500m
Processing Handpicked, withered indoors & outdoors, gently oven-dried
Cultivation EU Organic certified since 2006
Grade 97/100 P. (White Tea category) – Super Premium
€22.90
30g

Delivery : up to 5 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. shipping

SKU
7844-bio
€763.33 / 1kg
In stock

Tea Farm

The tea farm is located by the fabled Wuyi Shan Mountains, renowned for its white teas and mineral terroir. Wuyi is also home to the famous Yan Cha rock tea besides being the supposed birthplace of black tea.

Character

Flavour

This tea has a hearty, flavoursome aroma, with the instantly recognisable scent of vanilla characteristic of silver needle tea. Despite the aromatic depth and heartiness, the taste remains light, mild and refreshing – a truly unique combination that can be explained by the exquisite terroir of the Wuyi Shan region. An excellent choice for tea lovers looking for a white tea with more substance without losing the typical lightness and freshness.

Leaf

Small, white-grey buds

Cup

Clear with a greenish shimmer

White Tea

Elegant and delicate, white tea is the least processed type of tea, with the lowest degree of oxidation. It is traditionally withered outdoors in a careful, gradual process and tends to be subtly sweet with nuances of vanilla and a velvety texture. Markers of quality include a high proportion of buds and a lightly coloured cup.

Silver Needle or Baihao Yinzhen (白毫銀針 "white hair silver needle") is the most prized type of white tea as it is only made from young buds, which are still covered in fine, silvery-white hairs.

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

This silver needle white tea is made exclusively from the freshest, most tender and fragrant buds handpicked during the first harvest in March. These are then withered alternately indoors and outdoors due to the unpredictable, rainy weather, in a process known as mixed withering or fushi weidiao (複式萎凋). On the first night after harvest, the buds are usually withered indoors for better protection, then transferred outside into the fresh air the following day on stacked bamboo troughs to avoid overexposure to sunlight and ensure even withering. This process extends over several days until the tea has reached the desired level of maturity. Finally, any remaining moisture is removed through gentle oven drying.

Single Origin

This tea is sourced directly from one tea farm in Fujian.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

In order to preserve the nuances of this tea, steep 4g (2 tsp) in 150–200ml water at 75–80°C for no longer than 2 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.

Recommended Teapot

Brew in a glass or porcelain teapot, also suitable to prepare in small quantities in a Gaiwan.

Packaging & Storage

Packed in a high-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with nine protective layers to preserve flavour and prevent oxidation. After opening, press out as much air as possible when snapping shut. Alternatively place tea leaves in a stylish tea caddy.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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