Pop star Britney Spears' reputed contribution to tea culture was raising awareness of white teas in North America after she was quoted saying her personal trainer recommended them for rich antioxidants.
There are many types of white tea available, such as Silver Needles, Bai Mu Dan and Sow Mei. A jasmine Silver Needles tea seems like one that a pop star would drink for its rarity and fineness. Besides their touted higher antioxidants, Silver Needles are more forgiving. That is, even when the tea is over steeped, it is not bitter. Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that white teas have 'cooling' qualities, which may, for example, prevent acne or zits.
Jasmine Silver Needles are scented like Jasmine Pearls are. Dried tea buds are repeatedly layered with fresh jasmine blossoms to absorb the floral essence and then heated to remove moisture.
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| Jasmine Silver Needles |
Dry Leaf: The buds are thinner and drier than regular unscented Silver Needles. They have a delicate Jasmine fragrance.
Wet Leaf: The dark green soft buds start out with Jasmine essence and fade into a dried apricot scent.
Liquor: The liquor is yellow in color. The jasmine note is gentle and not overwhelming. The base note still retains some earthy hay of a regular Silver Needles tea. It is light and mellow.
Tee Score: 4 out of 5
