The fragrances of jasmine flowers scent our lot of Jasmine Silver Tip. Grown in Fujian Province, Silver Tip is a Jasmine Yin Hao style green tea. Yin Hao's are higher grades of green tea, one will note an abundance of silver buds and its rich green leaves. Traditionally, the jasmine flower petals used to scent the tea are removed from the finished tea. Jasmine scented teas are often given as gifts or served with meals around the holidays and New Years.
Lot Notes. Lot was harvested in 2024. The base Yin Hao style green is naturally sweet and has the body to match well with the jasmine scent. The scenting is traditional style making the tea taste is quite natural and smooth. The finish is lasting!
Tea Facts. Yin Hao is made using small leaf varietal that has a very permeable leaf surface. Higher grades are plucked early in the spring and have a high content of silver leaves or unopened buds. The leaf is indirectly or slowly dried to preserve the flavor of the leaf and maintain its natural shape. The leaves are then kept cool until the jasmine flowers blossom later in the summer. The timing of the jasmine harvest is critical to get just the right scent and sweetness.
Tasting Notes. The jasmine scent is natural, sweet and not too strong, making the tea soothing and pleasingly balanced. Light vegetal notes, jasmine flavors. Good for everyday use and always a relaxing cup.
Brewing Suggestions. Use 2.5 or 3 grams of leaf for 8-12 ounces of water. Water temp of 185-195 F is best and steep for 2 minutes and taste. This tea can steep longer if greater flavor is desired; over steeping will bring on some astringency.
GREEN TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
170° - 195° F
2 Minutes
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.
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Excellent organic jasmine green
A lovely tea
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Simply the best jasmine tea
After looking everywhere, this one is the very best! I am a total fiend for jasmine tea and have a hard time finding one that is good enough quality. I’ve been looking for a really good one for years, since my other favorite was discontinued. this one from silk road meets all my requirements., and more. It is very floral, the green tea is great quality, it’s not super picky about steeping, and to top it all off, the price is very fair for the quality. I even bought three boxes of the teabags to give away for friends who aren’t really tea pot users. Thank you, Silk Road teas! Of course, if you don’t know this: don’t use boiling water on green tea, wait for it to cool a bit
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Best Jasmine Tea
This tea is the best part of my morning ritual. One of the best Jasmine teas I've ever had!
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Jasmine
I have tried many Jasmine teas and this Yin Hao from Silk Road is one of my favorites. There's a bold Jasmine flavor, but it is not perfumey, and it lasts for many infusions. It also brews well with any method, even gongfu, though grandpa style really brings out the potential of this tea and it is how I have come to prefer it. It has a lovely base that compliments the Jasmine well; both are present and neither are overpowering. If you're looking for a quality, good tasting, authentic Jasmine, this one is definitely worth a try. This is my first tea from SRT and I'm glad I gave it a chance.
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Delightfully fragrant
As soon as I opened the bag I was introduced to the fragrance of this tea. Takes you right out to the garden. It brews to a subtle jasmine aroma that is very enjoyable. It is also very lovely iced!!
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Best tea ever!
This jasmine tea with a little organic honey is some of the best jasmine tea I have ever tasted. The flavor is delicious!
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Fantastic Green
This is so fragrant and yummy, I love it on its own but it also blends nice with black teas.
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Jasmine silver tip tea
Best Jasmine tea ever with a rich flavor!
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This is the best Jasmine Tea
I have it every morning with a little organic local honey. It is delicious!