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Jasmine Silver Needle from Teas Etc

Steepster Score 2 Ratings Rate This Tea

78/100

Jasmine Silver Needle

Herbal White Blend by Teas Etc

An organic Chinese Silver Needle (Yinzhen) all bud white tea that is infused with the aroma of freshly picked organic Jasmine blossoms.

Bold floral tones with the simplicity of traditional silver needle white tea character make this a very popular choice.

Jasmine Silver Needle Organic Tea Type: White Tea

Ingredients: Organic silver needle white tea and organic jasmine petals

Origin of Jasmine Silver Needle Organic : Fujian, China

2 Tasting Notes

AmazonV
81

Steep Information:
Amount: 2 tsp
Water: 185°F 500ml
Tool: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker BTM800XL
Steep Time: 3 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, fruity, floral
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet, light, jasmine
Flavor: sweet, jasmine
Body: Light
Aftertaste: vegetal
Liquor: translucent yellow-green

delicious, light, refreshing, lovely

Resteep:185°F 500ml 4 min
med body, still delicious!

Resteep:185°F 500ml 4 min
3rd steep is too bitter and astringent

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Blog: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2011/11/teas-etc-loose-leaf-white-tea-jasmine.html

owenjmayer
83

Got this as a sample. I really liked it, reminded me of Harney & Sons Snow Dragon even though that one’s technically a green. Jasmine scent was lovely but not overpowering. Taste was very light, no real bite of astringency.