Tea Story:

Over the past few years, I have been making custom jasmine teas for wholesale clients in China. We send our own Zhenghe White Tea Silver Needle as the tea base to Hengzhou, in Guangxi Province in southern China, where we work with experienced local tea artisans who specialise in traditional jasmine scenting.

Hengzhou is widely known as the “Jasmine Capital of China”. It is home to extensive jasmine plantations and is one of the country's most important jasmine tea-producing regions. The abundance of high-quality jasmine flowers, together with generations of traditional scenting expertise, provides ideal conditions for producing exceptional jasmine tea.

This Jasmine Silver Needle is made using the first spring harvest of 2026 Zhenghe White Tea Silver Needle. The tea is repeatedly scented with fresh jasmine flowers through a traditional process carried out nine times. During each scenting cycle, the tea leaves gradually absorb the natural fragrance of the fresh blossoms.

After the nine scenting cycles, the spent jasmine flowers are carefully removed through a traditional flower-removal process. This leaves behind only the fragrance that has naturally infused into the tea.

Our aim is to achieve what traditional jasmine tea craftsmanship describes as “the fragrance of flowers entering the tea, without leaving the flowers behind”. The jasmine aroma should become naturally integrated into the tea, complementing its original character rather than overpowering it.

The dry leaves consist of plump, well-formed buds, covered in fine, silvery-white down. Once the package is opened, a fresh and natural jasmine fragrance immediately becomes apparent.

When brewed, the jasmine fragrance gently unfolds, fresh and elegant without being overpowering, accompanied by delicate sweetness and a subtle cooling sensation. The liquor is fresh, smooth and refined, with a naturally sweet and delicate character. It retains the original freshness and sweetness of Zhenghe Silver Needle while embracing the graceful floral fragrance of jasmine. The tea and floral notes complement one another beautifully, creating a clean and refreshing drinking experience.

To me, a truly good jasmine tea should offer more than just an intense floral aroma. The quality of the tea itself matters just as much, and there should be a natural balance between the fragrance of the flowers and the character of the tea. Jasmine should never mask the flavour of the tea; instead, it should enhance and bring out its beauty.

This Jasmine Silver Needle represents exactly the style I personally enjoy: a pure and natural floral fragrance, a delicate and sweet liquor, and a beautiful balance between the elegant aroma of jasmine and the original freshness of Silver Needle.

Although I have been producing custom jasmine teas for wholesale clients for several years, this is the first time Wuyi Origin has officially introduced this particular Jasmine Silver Needle to our collection. I decided to make it available on our website because I am genuinely pleased with the quality of the raw materials, the craftsmanship and the final result. I believe this is a tea that deserves to be discovered by more people, and I hope jasmine tea lovers will have the opportunity to experience it for themselves.

If you are a jasmine tea enthusiast, I would highly recommend giving this tea a try. It is a tea that I personally enjoy very much and one that I am confident and happy to share with you.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Fresh and natural jasmine fragrance, elegant and delicate, accompanied by gentle sweetness and a subtle cooling sensation.

• Flavor: Fresh, sweet and delicate, combining the natural sweetness of Zhenghe Silver Needle with the graceful floral fragrance of jasmine.

• Texture: Light, smooth and silky, with a refreshing and clean mouthfeel.

• Aftertaste: A lingering natural sweetness, with jasmine fragrance gently returning and leaving a clean, pleasant finish.

• Craftsmanship: Made with the first spring harvest of 2026 Zhenghe White Tea Silver Needle, traditionally scented with fresh jasmine flowers through nine scenting cycles, followed by the careful removal of the spent flowers.

• Tea Experience: An elegant and natural floral fragrance, a fresh and delicate liquor, and a beautiful balance between tea and jasmine. Ideal for everyday enjoyment, yet deserving of a little time and attention to fully appreciate.