Darjeeling Silver Needle

Darjeeling Silver Needle – Rare Umami-Rich Indian White Tea

Although black tea accounts for about 99% of tea production in Darjeeling, some tea craftsmen are producing luxurious, delicious and rare white teas in the region. Our Darjeeling Silver Needle is unlike any white tea you've tasted before.

The pride that went into making it is clearly visible in the pointed buds, which are slender, whole and delicate. Once steeped, the wet leaf releases an intriguing miso-like, rich mushroom broth aroma, and the pale golden ivory liquor will surprise your taste buds with its light sweetness. The infusion is wonderfully complex — refreshing, yet with umami richness.

Tasting Notes

• Dry leaf: slender, whole, delicate pointed buds
• Liquor: pale golden ivory
• Aroma: miso-like, rich mushroom broth
• Flavor: refreshing, umami-rich, with hay and light honey
• Finish: velvety smooth with a soft floral note

Why You'll Love It

Darjeeling Silver Needle is beautiful, balanced, sweet and surprising — a must-have for fans of Darjeeling tea or Silver Needle alike. It's a rare find that shows a whole new side of this famous tea region.

• Rare Darjeeling white tea
• Whole, hand-crafted buds
• Umami, hay and honey notes
• Velvety smooth mouthfeel

How to Enjoy

Brew it gently in a gaiwan or glass teapot and savor several infusions to explore its evolving complexity. Enjoy it plain to appreciate its umami depth, perhaps with light savory snacks or fresh fruit. It also makes a memorable gift for tea connoisseurs.

Delicate, surprising and truly exquisite, Darjeeling Silver Needle is a rare treasure from the Himalayan foothills.