Royal Jasmine Silver Needle White Tea, 50g Pouch

Royal Jasmine combines Silver Needle white tea with jasmine flowers for a lighter, more delicate interpretation of traditional jasmine tea. Made with fine white tea buds and flowers from Yunnan and Guangxi, China, this Spring 2026 harvest is defined by fragrance rather than intensity: jasmine blossom, fresh white grape, and honeysuckle carried by the naturally soft character of white tea.

The aroma is distinctly floral but remains clean and airy rather than perfumed or heavy. Jasmine appears first, followed by the fresh sweetness of white grape and a softer honeysuckle character. The white tea underneath gives the infusion a smooth texture and gentle sweetness, allowing the floral notes to stay expressive without dominating the cup.

White tea is minimally processed, traditionally relying primarily on withering and drying, which helps preserve its delicate character and creates the soft sweetness and low bitterness associated with the style. In Royal Jasmine, this restrained base is what makes the combination work: the tea has enough structure to carry the flowers while remaining light, elegant, and refreshing through multiple infusions.

Taste profile

Expect a cup that is floral, fresh, softly sweet, and delicate, led by jasmine blossom, white grape, and honeysuckle.

The first impression is aromatic jasmine, followed by a gentle fruit-like sweetness reminiscent of fresh white grapes. Honeysuckle develops more subtly through the cup, while the Silver Needle base brings a smooth texture and clean finish. Bitterness is very low and astringency is gentle.

How to brew

100ml Gaiwan
4g | 85°C | 30–45 sec | 4 infusions

300ml Teapot
6g | 85°C | 2–3 mins | 2 infusions

Avoid boiling water: a lower temperature keeps the jasmine fragrance clear and allows the softer character of the white tea to remain present.

Properties

As a white tea, Royal Jasmine naturally contains caffeine and tea polyphenols. White tea undergoes relatively little processing compared with more oxidized tea styles, typically using withering and drying rather than intensive rolling or roasting.

In the cup, this translates into a lighter and less tannic drinking experience. Royal Jasmine is particularly suited to those who enjoy aromatic tea but prefer florality with a clean, delicate base rather than the stronger body of a traditional black or green jasmine tea.

Tea details

Tea type: White tea with jasmine flowers
Style: Silver Needle jasmine white tea
Year: Spring, 2026
Origin: Yunnan & Guangxi, China
Leaf appearance: Slender silver-green tea buds with visible jasmine flowers
Liquor: Pale gold to light yellow
Aroma: Jasmine blossom, white grape, honeysuckle
Sweetness: Medium to high
Bitterness: Very low
Astringency: Low
Packaging: 50g pouch
Best for: Mornings, afternoon tea, warm-weather drinking, and those who enjoy jasmine tea with a lighter, softer, more delicate white-tea base.