silver needle
by adagio teas
(45 reviews)
type: white
origin: china
variety: silver needle
ingredients: white tea
caffeine: medium
price level: $$$$
Silver Needle (or Bai Hao Yin Zhen) is one of the most revered of Chinese teas, produced in the Fuding and Zhenhe districts of its Fujian province. Gathered only for a few days in early spring, the dedication to perfection is evident in the pale, ivory colored liquor. The lingering fragrance of our Silver Needle is delicately honeysuckle floral, with a warmed sugar sweetness and a subtle hint of white grapes. Silver Needle feels refreshing, soft and airy on the palate. This is a high grade Bai Hao version of this exquisite tea, perfect to enjoy in multiple infusions. Steep at 180°F for 3-5 minutes
Recent reviews
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Jennifer R
The tea's aroma is quite grassy. The taste is very delicate, as is usual for white teas. It's easily overpowered. I can't really say much about it, as I have such a hard time noting the taste.
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Maria Q
Physically incapable of drinking only one cup of this! Such a unique taste that lends itself to re-steeping, I don't drink anything less than 3 cups in one sitting and can make it up to 6!
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Jen S
This is the first time I've tried silver needle without jasmine. The leaves were mostly broken in my packet. 3 min @ 160 produced a very light liquor that was clean and pleasant tasting. Second steep 3 min @ 180 had darker color and stronger flavor. No bitterness, grassiness, or astringency to me. I enjoyed the silver needle, however I missed my jasmine aroma and flavor.
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Julie W
Normally white teas are just too light for me, but I enjoy this one. Just a nice, light, sweet cup of tea. I also like blending silver needle with black teas or oolongs to calm / sweeten them a bit. :)
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K C
An unexpected and excellent tea. I do love the fuzzy leaves and sweet, honey suckle scent. Quite smooth, and a bit on the full-bodied side.
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Kim C
A very delicate white tea. Nice for a treat day. Best plain so the flavor isn’t overpowered.
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Tanya G.
This is such a delicate tea. It's smooth and light tasting. And it has a nice scent of honeysuckle.
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cynthia martinez
This, hands down, is the best Jasmine tea that I have ever had. Light, delicate, florally scent, transcends me into my happy place.
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Janet Ross
So many people rave about the flavor of this tea, but I just didn’t taste any honeysuckle or white grape notes. To me, it wasn’t sublime, but just an inoffensive very mild tea. I steeped four times at 175 degrees for 3 minutes and added no sugar.
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Ashley Hanft
Nothing beats an elegant, pure tea. Light and floral, silver needle is reminiscent of honeysuckle and early spring mornings that are still crisp with the chill of dew on the ground. It has a gentle sweetness all its own and needs nothing added to enhance the delicate flavors.
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Dorothy Summey
One of my favorite white teas from Adagio. It is light and delicate and delicious.
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Cindi Drinks Tea
This is a delicious, delicate, fragrant tea that is floral with a light, fresh hay flavor. It is to be savored and drank slowly while inhaling the gentle steam rising from your cup. This nectar is pricey, but I'm going to get a small bag of it for a special treat now and then! Instant relaxation in a mug. :)
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Calexya
Absolutely my favorite Adagio offering. I love to make this a slow, cold brew in a large pitcher in my fridge. It is terribly refreshing hot or iced, delicately floral and slightly buttery.
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Sleepy Greyhound
Delicious sweet white tea with a very smooth, soft, buttery mouthfeel. Delicate floral aroma and gentle astringency. Very nice!
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L B
This tea is so smooth and delicious. I have been trying to drink more green and white teas so this is definitely a new go-to for me. I wish I had ordered it in loose leaf instead of the pyramids as I hate the wasteful packaging.
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Jazmin Milhollin
This was such a fantastic cup of tea. It held up nicely for five steeps, each one getting more and more sweet. Worth the price for sure!
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shesallthat
The best of the best white teas and healthiest too. Delicately sweet and pure. Nice on its own or easily blended with just about any tea.
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Beth Hays
I love silver needle teas. This one is very good. Light flavor with melon notes.
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Christine Battiste
This is a decent tea, I first tried a couple years ago and it is still a delicious choice. Light and smooth.
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Kathleen Krantz
Lovely!! Don't know which I like better - jasmine silver needle or this one. Both are heavenly. I am a huge fan of white teas. Lite and refreshing. A definite re-order!
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Max Sugerman
It difficult to get white tea right. It is so delicate, floral and light and this one nails it. Its great for any time of the day
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Krista S
Everything about this tea is delicate and subtle - from the floral notes to the sweet notes, and most interestingly, the grape notes. 🍇
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Valerie Farschman
This is an elegant, simple tea. The flavor is light, but so delicious. As far as white teas goes, it is one of the best. I drank it in the summer, so the second brew I poured over ice for a lovely ice tea. I added 1/2 teaspoon of stevia sweetener both times, and enjoyed it greatly.
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Delaney Burk
Usually not a huge white tea person, but I dug how sweet it was. May try again iced.
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Michael Jacobson
This is a solid white tea that has a super delicate taste to it and a wonderful smell. Definitely one of the better teas I've had!
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Jeffrey Miller
If you are looking for high quality Silver Needle tea, Adagio is the best supplier. Do yourself a favor and give it a try!
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Katie DiBenedetto
A very lovely and light flavored white tea. Perfect for when you need a gentle, calming cup.
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Red Wolfe
I love this tea. It's light and sweet, exactly what I love about this type of tea.
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Travis Stewart
This tea is light and refreshing. I prefer heavier teas. If you like white teas or lightweight teas then I would recommend trying it.
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Melissa Colburn
Mellow and light tea. I prefer a heavier tea but this is an excellent exemplar of a white tea.
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Samantha Ball
Lovely and delicate, the base of all my favorite blends. Can't do without this one.