{"product_id":"imperial-silver-needle","title":"Zum Zum Imperial Silver Needle White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZum Zum Imperial Silver Needle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium white tea built on pure bud selection—the most labor-intensive and flavor-concentrated part of the tea plant. Each cup delivers the refined sweetness and natural vigor that only first-flush spring buds can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This White Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% buds, zero leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — thousands of hand-picked tips create just one kilo, making this exceptionally rare and potent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate yet lively flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — fruity, naturally sweet notes with a thick, silky mouthfeel that ages beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight processing preserves purity\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle wilting and low-temperature pan-firing lock in the buds' inherent elegance without heavy oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDa Bai Hao varietal from Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural tea hybrid unique to Jinggu, China, selected for its superior bud production and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Zum Zum's Imperial Silver Needle different from other white teas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis blend uses only the youngest tea buds, harvested in early spring. Most white teas blend buds with leaves; Silver Needle contains pure buds alone, concentrating flavor and creating a more refined cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I brew this white tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteep at 160–170°F (70–75°C) for 3–5 minutes. Lower temperatures highlight the delicate sweetness; shorter steeps preserve the tea's natural brightness. Re-steep the buds 2–3 times for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this silver needle tea age well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. White teas naturally age gracefully. This blend's light processing and high bud concentration mean it will develop deeper, more complex notes over 1–2 years while staying thick and full-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: White Tea (Bud-Only Grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Jinggu, Yunnan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: First Flush Spring (Early March)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: Da Bai Hao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: Lightly wilted, low-temperature pan-fired, naturally dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Premium white tea leaves (buds only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Profile: Fruity, naturally sweet, subtle floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthfeel: Thick, silky, viscous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zum Zum Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample","offer_id":58155993432451,"sku":"sku-44686189887803","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Oz.","offer_id":58155993465219,"sku":"sku-44686189920571","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3013\/6707\/files\/PXL_20230313_232047306.jpg?v=1780137219","url":"https:\/\/tasteoftea.com\/products\/imperial-silver-needle","provider":"Taste Of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}