S-CN-002
Jasmine Silver Needle
茉莉银针
Scented bud white, from Fujian, China.
Scented and blended tea
Jasmine Silver Needle is strongest on smoothness, floral and sweetness. Typical tasting words: jasmine, nectar, cucumber, sweet pea. A luxury iteration of jasmine tea developed using tender downy spring silver needle buds layered repeatedly with midnight-blooming jasmine flowers. Served in premium teahouses and for formal hospitality throughout northern and eastern China.
Also known as Jasmine Bai Hao Yin Zhen and Moli Yin Zhen.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Fujian, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Fuding Da Hao and Jasminum sambac
- Harvest
- Spring leaf, scented summer
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- 5 to 12%
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- needle
- Price band
- premium
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- high
Made by: withering, then gentle drying, then repeated jasmine scenting, then baking.
Caffeine
A cup of Jasmine Silver Needle carries a typical estimate of 35 mg of caffeine, within a range of 25 to 50 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 80 to 85 °C | 3 min, 4 min, 5 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 4.5 g | 85 to 85 °C | 25 s, 30 s, 40 s, 50 s, 70 s, 90 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- relaxing
- meditation
- midday
Pairs with seafood, fruit and pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
Similar teas
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shares floral and sweetness - W-CN-001Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen)
shares smoothness and sweetness - S-FR-037Lavender White
shares floral and smoothness - W-NP-012Nepal Silver Needle
shares smoothness and sweetness
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