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drank Silver Yin Zhen Pearls by Teavana
57 tasting notes

I decided to try this tea to see if it really offers a different experience from that of regular silver needle. I was a little skeptical, but yes this tea is indeed different and you know what? I really like it.

The dry leaves are tightly rolled into beautiful pearls. Each pearl is slightly covered with small silver hairs. The pearls give a mellow earthy aroma.

I prepared this tea using a gaiwan and following Teavana’s suggested water temp (175F) and steep time (4-5 min).

The resulting brew gave me a brown-yellow cup with a faint earthy smell. This tea definitely has a stronger flavor than regular silver needle. This bolder flavor is complimented with a sweet earthy hint. I re-brewed this tea at least 3 times with no change in taste.

The unfurled pearls revealed a set of brown needles with lots of “dust” and small leaf pieces.

Overall, I really enjoyed this tea. It was a different take on the traditional silver needle and really appreciated the earthy undertones and stronger flavor this tea gives.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 5 min, 0 sec
Lupita

How much of this tea can you drink daily

Lupita

Recommended resteeping times?

Mike G

It’s been a while since I finished this tea, but if I remember correctly, I would re-steep it for about the same time as recommended, maybe increasing the time one or two more minutes.

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Lupita

How much of this tea can you drink daily

Lupita

Recommended resteeping times?

Mike G

It’s been a while since I finished this tea, but if I remember correctly, I would re-steep it for about the same time as recommended, maybe increasing the time one or two more minutes.

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I’m not too fond of flavored tea or blends, but every now and then, there will be one that I like.

I enjoy all types of tea, but my absolute favorites are Japanese Greens and Oolongs.

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