China
White
Jasmine Silver Needle
茉莉银针
Mòlì Yín Zhēn
Jasmine Yin Zhen
The Character
Jasmine Silver Needle pairs rare white tea buds with the natural scent of fresh jasmine blossoms. The flowers are layered over the tea to infuse a soft, authentic aroma without overpowering the leaf. The result is elegant, floral, and beautifully balanced.
Flavor Profile
Roasted
Sweet
Earthy / Mineral
Floral
Fruity
Nutty
Spicy
Vegetal
Umami
Creamy
Sour
Bitter
Smoky
Marine
Cooling / Menthol
Ingredients
Camellia sinensis tea leaves, Jasmine flowers
Botanical Profile
Location / Province:
Yunnan
Harvest Season:
Spring harvest, and summer scenting
Elevation:
1 200 - 1500 meters
Cultivar / Variety:
Jinggu Da Bai
Processing / Picking:
Imperial plucking (bud-only). The tea is air-dried (not pan-fired), then undergoes a "scenting" process where it is layered with fresh jasmine flowers multiple times over several nights until the tea naturally absorbs the essential oils.
Sensory Analysis
EYES
Elegant, plump, silver-white needles covered in a dense, velvety down. The liquor is a remarkably pale, shimmering primrose—almost crystal clear.
NOSE
An intoxicating, ethereal floral bouquet. It leads with pure, fresh jasmine blossoms, followed by a subtle honeyed apricot scent from the white tea base.
MOUTH
Incredibly smooth and thick (syrupy). It tastes like nectar and honeysuckle, with absolutely zero bitterness. There is a clean, lingering sweetness on the back of the throat.
BODY
Medium-bodied and lush. Despite being a white tea, the Yunnan cultivar gives it a "heavy" mouthfeel that coats the palate more than the lighter Fujian varieties — it softens tension and leaves a gentle, lingering calm.
Brewing Guide
Gong Fu Method
🌡 Temperature:
75–85℃
🍵 Tea Amount:
5g per 100ml
Infusions:
1st steep —
25 seconds
2nd steep —
30 seconds
3rd+ steep —
add 5 seconds each round
Western Method
🌡 Temperature:
75–85℃
🍵 Tea Amount:
3g per 250ml
Infusions:
⏱️ Steep Time:
2–4 minutes
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These instructions are only our recommendations. Feel free to adjust and experiment to find your perfect cup.
Caffeine Level
Caffeinated
Tea Leaf Rating
Based on customer feedback
