Silver Needle Tea
Also Known As: Bai Hao Yinzhen or Silver Needle White Tea
Origin: China
Ingredients: Silver Needle Tea (White Tea)
Taste and Aroma: Fresh, earthy, fragrant, delicate and refreshing flavor.
Uses: Prepare in water slightly below boiling and let brew for 2 to 4 minutes. White tea has the lowest level of caffeine and the highest level of antioxidants of all the varieties of teas. 1 oz makes approximately 10 cups of tea.
Substitutes: Earl Grey Tea or Jasmine Tea.
Fun Fact: Silver Needle Tea is the most expensive and desired of all the white teas.