Silver Needle 2026

Silver Needle 2026 is grown in Zhenghe, Fujian, from Zhenghe Da Bai bushes and withered and sun-dried. This is the 2026 spring flush.

In the cup it reads floral and cream, with a light roast and low caffeine. Brew 4g in 150ml of 85°C water for 2–3 minutes, and the leaf will give three good infusions.

We buy this lot direct from the people who make it and name the village it comes from. Nothing is blended across farms, and nothing is held in a warehouse overseas — the tea is packed at origin and shipped in small batches.

White tea is delicate and forgiving. A slightly longer first steep opens the downy leaf; later infusions can go to a minute. A glass or porcelain vessel shows the bud dancing.

Every order is packed to order and shipped within 48 hours from Fuzhou. Standard shipping is free on orders over $60.00 and arrives in 7–12 days; express is $18.00 and arrives in 3–5 days. Unopened tea can be returned within 30 days of delivery — full terms are in our shipping and returns policies.