Famous Teas
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The aristocrat of white tea — only the unopened buds, covered in silvery down.
Made exclusively from buds plucked in early spring in Fuding, Fujian. The cup is pale gold, lightly floral, with a sweet melon finish. Ages beautifully — a 10-year-old Silver Needle becomes amber, honeyed and deeply soothing.
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