2 Doves Silver Needle

Description Grade Brewing Caffeine 2 Doves Silver Needle White Tea is a premium grade, loose leaf white tea from China.  This rare and exquisite white tea is comprised of select leaf buds covered in silky hairs.  One of China's best white teas available with hints of peach and a fresh, and lasting finish.   The flavor is pure pleasure to your palate.  White tea is not mechanically processed.  Tea leaves are harvested and merely air dried. This minimal amount of processing can make white tea have up to three times more beneficial antioxidants than green or black tea. Origin:  Fujian Province China Grade:  Silver Needle Special Altitude: 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level Manufacture Type: Non fermented, Traditional process, Naturally withered and dried, Small batch crafted, Hand sorted Characteristics:  A premium tea that has exquisite haunting hints of peach whit a fresh lingering finish. This is one of China‟s best white teas. HOT TEA BREWING: Use 1-2 tsp of tea per 10 fluid ounces of water Use water that is 180 F/82 C Steeped 3 -7 minutes Repeat steeping up to 3 times Iced Tea Preparation Recommendations: AMOUNT TO USE: To make 1 L/1 QT, put 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot. Pour 1¼ cups/315ml of boiling water over tea. BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Steep 5 minutes. Fill a serving pitcher 1/4 full with cold water. Pour tea into serving pitcher Caffeine Level ~ LOW