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Jasmine Silver Needle (Moli Yin Zhen)
Jasmine Silver Needle White Tea | Moli Yin Zhen
Other names: Jasmine Silver Needle Tea, Silver Tip Tea, White Pekoe, Bai Hao Yin Zhen
2011 Great Taste Award Winner
Jasmine Silver Needle is a soft, lush jasmine tea, made from the young, unopened silvery white tea buds which have been layered with fresh Jasmine blossoms over several nights. The fragrance is absorbed by the buds and gives the tea a pure, sweet, distinctive flavour that is mellowed by the white Silver Needle. This Jasmine tea is a great accompaniment to food and full of beneficial antioxidants.
Read more about Jasmine Silver Needle in Canton Tea School
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Chinese Name |
Mo Li Yin Zhen 茉莉银针 |
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English Pronunciation |
maw lee yin jen |
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Range |
Premium |
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Country |
China |
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Origin |
Fuding, Fujian Province |
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Harvest Date |
March 2012 |
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Varietal |
Fuding Da Bai Hao layered with jasmine blossoms |
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Leaf Appearance |
Soft, young silvery bud, the occasional jasmine petal |
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Aroma |
The deliciously sweet fragrance of fresh jasmine |
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Liquor |
The liquor is almost clear with a hint of pale amber |
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Tasting Notes |
This tea is light and refreshing, soaring notes of fragrant jasmine, anchored by the soft, mellow tones of the Silver Needle. |
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Quick Brewing Instructions |
Jasmine Silver Needle should be brewed quite cool, 1 tbsp per cup (200ml) at around 75°C (167°F), allowed to steep for 2-3 minutes and infused at least 3 times.
Read more about Jasmine Silver Needle in Canton Tea School
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Canton Tea Co.’s Jasmine Yin Zhen, or Jasmine Silver Needle is HIGHLY aromatic, in a heady yet pleasant way
This tea, in my opinion, is perfectly infused with the jasmine scent/flavor.
Customer Reviews
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Great tea
Review by Wildcat
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This is another great tea delivered quickly and lovely to drink, perfect (Posted on 4/2/13)
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A refreshing brew to relax to.
Review by Dean
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I drink this tea when i'm at home and want to relax. It has a lighter taste than Jasmine Pearls and is a bit more delicate. This tea goes very well with my piao i tea infuser as it captures the tea and the leaves can be used again. Enjoy. (Posted on 1/31/13)
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Delightful
Review by Mazza
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Delightful tea. (Posted on 1/28/13)
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Simply the best
Review by Prof. Phil
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I cooked Pears in the tea with a little honey, they were great tasting (Posted on 1/4/13)
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crystal clear
Review by nick cook
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I love this tea, the mellow white mixed with Jasmine. I find it better as it dries and ages. Its refreshing, its soothing and to my mind, far superior to Jasmine Pearls. But of course thats just my opinion. (Posted on 10/8/12)
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Relaxing
Review by Jo
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I found this tea to have a light gentle flavour. Very nice. (Posted on 9/25/12)
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Sweet Jasmine with the depth of Silver Needle
Review by Hippiepig
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First the jasmine hits your nose and, as you sip your tea, you taste an intial hit of jasmine followed by the depth of the silver needle. I am new to drinking of this quality but each time I drink this tea I recongise new notes that delight me. A beautiful education. (Posted on 8/13/12)
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Perfect Jasmine tea
Review by MadJane
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This is the best I've ever tasted. And the fragrance is wonderful. Soft with honey tones. Highly recommended. Treated with respect (correct water temperature) enables many infusions per serving. highly recommended (Posted on 8/4/12)
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Outstanding
Review by Jo
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An outstanding Jasmine Silver Needle, could not recommended enough. Light, refreshing, fragrant. Excellent. (Posted on 6/29/12)
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Flowery delight
Review by Helen W
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Whilst I love my green and oolong teas this is a firm favourite for me. It is an intensely fragrant tea with a soft undertone to it. I very much enjoy it but I have to be in the mood for it. (Posted on 4/26/12)
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One of the finest jasmine teas I’ve tasted
Review by Sororitea Sisters
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"What a beautiful jasmine tea.
The white tea base is a silver needle. The flavor is so soft and has a pleasant sweetness to it. The mouthfeel is soft and supple. There is very little astringency and no bitterness...."
To read the full review, visit the Sororitea Sisters website: http://sororiteasisters.com/2011/07/24/jasmine-silver-needle-moli-yin-zhen-from-canton-tea-co/ (Posted on 11/25/11)
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Music in my mouth
Review by Geoff at Teaviews
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"The butter-nut white tea aspect shined – but didn’t outshine – the jasmine contribution. They sang, they danced, they made music in my mouth. This is a sipping tea with subtleties to be found and appreciated."
For the full review:
http://www.teaviews.com/2010/08/22/review-canton-tea-co-jasmine-yin-zhen-3/ (Posted on 1/7/11)
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Soft, mellow flavour
Review by Jahsonn
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nice jasmine flavour but you can still taste the white silver needle (Posted on 6/15/10)
