Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle

Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle – Jinggu White Tea Buds, April Harvest

Silver Needle is listed among China's top ten superior teas, and Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle presents a distinctive interpretation of this well-known white tea. It is grown in Yunnan Province from a tea tree variety found only in Jinggu, so its flavor differs noticeably from Fujian teas, where most Silver Needle is grown and produced. For specialty tea shops, cafes and retailers, it adds a premium white tea with a clear point of difference.

A long-standing favorite in China, this tea is still being discovered by Western tea drinkers. It is picked during the April harvest as a premium young white tea and lightly fermented, producing a thick, rich tea soup with a fruity aroma. The dry leaf consists of plump, downy silver buds. In the cup, the body is thick and rich, the flavor distinctly sweet, and the finish smooth and lingering. Compared with Fujian-grown Silver Needle, it is fuller, fruitier and silkier, which makes it an excellent candidate for side-by-side tastings and education sessions. White tea is naturally rich in antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals, and it is a popular choice in beauty-from-within routines. It suits several gentle infusions in a gaiwan or glass, where the fruity sweetness unfolds over each steep, and pairs well with fresh fruit and light pastries.

Product Profile

• Type: White tea (Silver Needle)
• Origin: Jinggu, Yunnan Province, China
• Harvest: April
• Dry Leaf: Plump, downy silver buds
• Aroma: Fruity and inviting
• Body and Flavor: Thick, rich and distinctly sweet
• Finish: Smooth and lingering
• Caffeine: Contains caffeine

Key Selling Points

• Unique Jinggu tea variety, distinct from Fujian Silver Needle
• Premium April-harvest buds
• Thick, rich, fruity cup with a silky texture
• Naturally rich in antioxidants
• Ideal for comparative tastings with classic Fujian Silver Needle

Rich, sweet and smooth, Imperial Yunnan Silver Needle gives white tea menus a Silver Needle with its own clear identity.