The world is filled with so many amazing teas, it’s hard to decide which one is the best. However, we can narrow down the list of the best teas – and one compulsory mention in this list happens to be the Silver Needle White Tea. The tea, like most teas, hails from China, but has spread across the world in a short period, thanks to its astounding aroma and energizing essence! The tea, unlike its unique and rare flavour, has a comparatively simple history. The Chinese called this White Tea Baihao Yinzhen, which translates to ‘White Hair Silver Needle’. It was first cultivated in Fuding in the late 18th century, with the help of vegetable tea.
How is Silver Needle White Tea made?
The tea is called by many names, including Baihao Yinzhen, White Pekoe, White Hair Silver Needle, and the usual Silver Needle White Tea. The tea comes from the special plant, which is used to produce most of the teas, which is a type of Camellia Sinensis. This plant is the prominent feature of white teas; all four types of white tea is made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis. There are no concrete dimensions to define the white tea, but most of them concur on one fact – the white tea is never or only slightly oxidized or rolled. This might give the tea a lighter flavour, but it is rather effective.
Silver Needle White Tea happens to be one of the rarest and also expensive of all the white teas. While most teas use the buds as well as the leaves, this tea consists of only buds, which are also known as needles. The needles of the tea plant are the youngest part of the plant, packed with benefits but in a stronger intensity. Not only are they thick and firm, but are coated with dense and fuzzy silver-white hair. Every tea estate grows this tea in different ways, but the buds are always cultivated with careful precision, which not only preserves all the goodness but also keeps the oxidization levels at a bare minimum.
The experience of Silver Needle White Tea
Silver Needle White Tea, tea enthusiasts would agree, might look like champagne but is better than it. The infusion is properly smooth and brisk and gives you a seamless experience when you down your cup. You can enjoy the full silver needle white tea experience if you pair it up with sugar, honey, lemon or just drink it plain. Surprisingly pleasant is the fact that you can feel a remnant floral taste at the end. The tea goes well with dishes with simple flavours, which would include legumes and sandwiches, among others.
The benefits of this wonder tea
This tea, when brewed, gives the concoction a slightly yellow shade, which goes well with its fresh, sweet and slightly citrus flavour and equally sweet and floral fragrance. And it also comes with its own set of benefits, all of which are listed below –
- It is rich in antioxidants.
- The tea boosts your immunity as well as helps in improving the health of your heart.
- It is also known to help detox your digestive system, maintain a healthy amount of body fat.
- It safeguards your mouth against bacteria and tooth decay.
As if these many astounding benefits weren’t enough, Silver Needle White Tea is filled with enough caffeine to act as a substitute for coffee. Talk about combining healthy and yummy!
But is white tea better than green tea?
Green tea has always been considered the healthiest of all teas. Since there are many similarities between green tea and white tea, it would do good to see who emerges as the king! Both the teas come from the same plant and provide antioxidants, nutrients and minerals. It is, however, white tea that comes up healthier, as the nutrients packed in it are comparatively more. And if it’s Silver Needle White Tea – which is made from the buds, as opposed to shoots of the plant – it is the healthiest option of all the white teas.
It is no secret that many people would move over to other teas’ aisle after checking out this tea’s price. However, keeping in mind its astounding taste and amazing benefits, Silver Needle White Tea will always be the soundest and healthiest choice of all.
