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Silver NeedleChina, White Tea

Very fuzzy largish leaf that is impressively consistent in appearance and faintly sweet. The steam brings savory appetizing nuances like boiled potato and bonito. The tea itself exudes a floral and elegant fragrance. Transparent sepia infusion at first, then light yellow, then darkening to deep yolk. The flavor is distinctive, smooth, and coolly aromatic. It's somewhat sweet and full-bodied with a brothlike savory aspect. The wet leaf is a vibrant green almond color at first, changing to a pale pistachio hue afterwards. The boiled potato, or boiled starch vegetable, nuance is definite, and there's also a hint of citrus peel at the end. Very interesting. $6 sample photographed here produced multiple infusions and I would buy it again ❤️. Red Blossom also offers an exquisite reserve version of this tea at stunning $82 for 2 oz.
This tea is from Red Blossom.

Tasting notes and photography by @gaiwanstyle.