Dec 14
Shaiha’s Teaview Snapshot
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8.9/10
I haven’t met a white tea that I haven’t liked. Some are definitely better than others and this offering from JING Tea is in a class by itself. This is a light refreshing tea that I can picture myself sipping at all hours. Just about any time that I want a treat.Grown in Fujian China, the first spring buds of the Da-Bai tea plant were picked by the end of March this year. My sample consisted of light green tips covered with the white hairs that are characteristic of Silver Needle teas with no broken leaves. The scent of the dry leaves is pure tea with just a hint of both cucumbers and melon. Almost reminds me of my favorite scent for candles.
I wasn’t able to find brewing instructions on JING’s website so I guessed on the best temperature and amounts of dried leaves. I settled on 1 ½ teaspoons of dry leaves which I brewed at 185 degrees for 3 minutes. The result liquor is almost clear with just a bit of green. The aroma is rather interesting in that one moment I am reminded of spinach, the next peaches and then melon. The taste is multi-layered and changes as it cools. When freshly brewed, the taste is light and clear with a tinge of citrus as it cools the taste becomes deeper and darker. I am now able to pick up honeydew melon. At all times, there is a lingering sweetness that sticks around for just a bit.
I highly recommend this tea for anyone that enjoys a good white tea. And for those that want to try out white teas. Why not start with the best?
— To purchase JING Silver Needle White Tea, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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