Tealyra Jasmine Silver Needle White Loose Tea

This tea delivers a delicate floral experience with smooth white tea as the backdrop. The jasmine comes through at a mild to medium intensity—not overpowering—with sweet white flower notes that feel natural rather than perfumed. When brewed correctly, it's incredibly smooth with zero bitterness, just a gentle, aromatic cup that's both calming and fragrant.

Temperature is everything with this tea. Stick to 180°F and steep for about 4 minutes—going hotter or longer can bring out bitterness. The silver needle white tea base is forgiving at the right temperature, but it will turn bitter if you treat it like a black tea. Think of it as delicate: lower heat, shorter time, beautiful results.

Absolutely. The low caffeine level makes it approachable any time of day, and when you follow the brewing guidelines (180°F, 4 minutes), it's very forgiving and delivers consistent results. You'll also see the jasmine flowers mixed in with the silver needle leaves, which is a nice introduction to quality loose leaf tea. It's sophisticated enough for tea enthusiasts but gentle enough for beginners.

A couple of customers have reported receiving batches that tasted stale or off, possibly due to storage issues during shipping or warehousing. The good news is this seems to be the exception rather than the rule—most people rave about the fragrant aroma and fresh taste. If you do get a package that smells or tastes unusual (chemical-like or stale), it's worth reaching out for a replacement, as that's not representative of what this tea should be.

Yes! If you want a stronger jasmine flavor, use more tea leaves or steep a bit longer (though watch the bitterness). For a lighter, more delicate cup, reduce the amount of tea or shorten the steep time slightly. The tea responds well to tweaking—enthusiasts particularly appreciate being able to control the strength based on their mood or time of day.

This uses silver needle white tea as the base instead of green tea, which means it's naturally lower in caffeine and has a more delicate, subtle flavor profile. White tea is less processed than green tea, giving you a smoother, gentler cup with sweet floral notes rather than the grassier, more vegetal character you'd get from jasmine green tea. It's a more refined, mellow experience overall.