

Special Lot From: Hubei Province
Organic Jasmine Silver Needle


About Our Organic Jasmine Silver Needle
Our Jasmine Silver Needle starts with the most prized white tea grade, bud-only silver needle from Hubei, and adds the same scenting step we use for Jasmine Green: organic jasmine flowers, layered and removed, scent absorbed without a trace of artificial flavoring.
The result is a white tea with jasmine character that's present but not loud. Cheryl described it as "Silver Needle with one or two fresh jasmine flowers floating around in it — beautiful fragrance, just the right amount." Samuel found the combination creates "almost a bubble gum sweetness." Delightfully subtle, fruity, floral, and special.
It's all buds, which are the most caffeinated part of the plant; for an evening cup, steep it short. Good for three or four steeps; a 32-oz pot will carry you through a morning. Grown and scented organically in Hubei Province. Special Lot — excluded from promotions.
Brewing Guidelines for Organic Jasmine Silver Needle

3:30 MIN

200 F

1 TSP - 2G PER CUP
Brewing Guidelines are for one 8 oz. cup.
The best way to brew your tea is the way you like - don't let anyone tell you different. Our guidelines are configured for making your tea a cup at a time - maybe with our stainless tea filter. If making by the pot, maintain temperature and time but try with slightly less tea than the math would suggest.
For more brewing instructions, read our brewing guidelines.
Jasmine Silver Needle: Bud-Only White Tea, Jasmine-Scented
Silver Needle, Baiháo Yínzhēn in Mandarin, is made exclusively from the unopened bud of the tea plant. No leaves. Just the bud, covered in fine white hairs (pekoe) that give it the characteristic silvery appearance. It's the most labor-intensive white tea grade to produce, which is part of why it's also the most prized. The dense, tightly closed buds release their flavor slowly.
Our Jasmine Silver Needle takes that bud and runs it through the same jasmine scenting process we use for Jasmine Green: fresh organic jasmine flowers are layered with the tea and removed. The process is repeated to build aroma into the bud. The result is a white tea with jasmine present but not dominating — the delicacy of the silver needle base stays intact. Lighter in body than Jasmine Green, with a natural sweetness that intensifies across multiple steeps.
This lot is sourced from Hubei Province rather than the traditional Fuding/Fujian Silver Needle heartland. The big-leaf Hubei varietal produces buds with more body than the classic Fujian grade — a slightly fuller cup with the same delicate, floral character.
Brewing: 200°F water, 3 minutes 30 seconds, 1 teaspoon (2g) per 8 oz cup. Mike makes a full 32-oz pot in the morning and re-steeps it through the day — good for three or four rounds, adding 30 seconds with each. For an evening cup, steep it shorter.
Sourcing: Hubei Province, USDA Organic. Both tea and jasmine flowers organically grown. Special Lot — excluded from promotions, limited availability.
What does Jasmine Silver Needle taste like?
Subtle, fruity, and floral — the jasmine is present but doesn't overwhelm the silver needle base. Samuel describes "almost a bubble gum sweetness" from the combination. Jessica finds it "goes down really smooth and soothes" her before bed. Cheryl: "relaxing and soul pleasing." Lighter and more delicate than Jasmine Green.
How is this different from Jasmine Green?
Jasmine Green uses a pan-fired green tea base — bolder, more presence. Jasmine Silver Needle uses bud-only white tea — lighter, more delicate, higher price. The jasmine scenting process is the same; the difference is entirely in the base tea. If Jasmine Green is the everyday workhorse, this is the Sunday morning cup.
How much caffeine does it have?
More than you might expect. It's bud-only white tea, and buds are the most caffeinated part of the plant; white teas have measured about 15–39 mg per cup in published lab analysis (not our own tea). A shorter steep lowers it.
How many re-steeps do I get?
Three or four solid ones. Lindsey finds it "surprisingly resilient, with enhanced flavor even after multiple infusions." Mike recommends making a full 32-oz pot in the morning and re-steeping through the day.
What's the white fuzz on the leaves?
That's pekoe — fine hairs on the young tea bud that the plant naturally produces. It's preserved on silver needle because the bud is never rolled or fired in a way that would flatten it. It's a quality indicator, not a defect.
Customer Reviews for Organic Jasmine Silver Needle
As with all our teas, this tea is perfectly capable of being steeped at least twice. Loose teas have more there there, as it were, than does the powdered tea one finds in tea bags. We've been drinking this tea for roughly a year, and yesterday I made a pot (32 ounces) in the morning, then resteeped not just once, but twice. The second steeping was for 3:30, and the third for four minutes. I would call the third brew a little weaker, but by then, the hour was approaching 3:00PM, and that's about when I need to ease off anyway. This is not merely a great tea, it's an economical tea as well, as are all our teas.
This tea is amazing!! You get that hint of jasmine, and it’s a lovely cup of tea that I like to sip on throughout the day. Sometimes I will just make 1 cup at night before bed, as it doesn’t have much caffeine. It goes down really smooth and it just soothes me. It smells delicious too!
I’m a sucker for all of Little Red Cup teas though. :)
A really wonderful treat. That is how I would explain this Jasmine Silver Needle. It has just the right amount of jasmine and does not overpower the silver needle at all. Together well balanced they create almost a bubble gum kind of sweetness for me. Love this tea. Tried the sample and then bought 2oz but now I feel like I should have gotten more than 2oz lol
This is some top-shelf tea here. It's fragrant without being overpowering, and is surprisingly resilient, with an enhanced flavor even after multiple infusions.
Tried many samples and I just love the flavor of the jasmine silver needle white tea. It is the right amount of that jasmine floral flavor in an amazing white tea. Love this one!
Truly some of the best jasmine tea I’ve ever had! I will be purchasing this exclusively from little red cup from now on!
This tastes like Silver Needle with one or two fresh jasmine flowers floating around in it, with a beautiful fragrance and just the right amount of jasmine. I purchased a sample recently and just ordered 2 tins (one for me and one for a gift). Relaxing and soul pleasing are the best words I have to describe it, it's wonderful. Little Red Cup, you have the best teas!
Absolutely wonderful product. The jasmine flowers were the perfect accent to the white tea. Aroma and flavor were for sure top tier. Will absolutely buy again!
Delightful, smooth and fragrant jasmine tea. Fabulous company, as well.
I live in an area where it's difficult to find Jasmine silver needle, which is my favorite tea. I'm so happy to have found Little Red Cup and can't wait to try more of their teas!
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Tried many samples and I just love the flavor of the jasmine silver needle white tea. It is the right amount of that jasmine floral flavor in an amazing white tea. Love this one!
A really wonderful treat. That is how I would explain this Jasmine Silver Needle. It has just the right amount of jasmine and does not overpower the silver needle at all. Together well balanced they create almost a bubble gum kind of sweetness for me. Love this tea. Tried the sample and then bought 2oz but now I feel like I should have gotten more than 2oz lol
Great tea. Delivery always has a hand written note. It's nice to do business with really people.
Smooth and soothing tea. I can drink it all day long!
Great
This is the world’s best tea. I drink it everyday. My tween granddaughter also loves to come over after school and share a pot with me. I often get a 3rd pot out of my leaves
I live in an area where it's difficult to find Jasmine silver needle, which is my favorite tea. I'm so happy to have found Little Red Cup and can't wait to try more of their teas!
Jasmine Silver Needle is my favorite tea. Thank you Little Red Cup for sending this beautiful, high-quality tea to my door. I love that the Jasmine tea you provide is fair trade and organic.
Organic Jasmine Silver Needle - Special Lot
Love the light, floral, and delicate nature of this tea- it's perfect for summer and weekend days when I want a hot drink but nothing heavily caffeinated. It's hard to find organic tea- let alone organic tea that's super high quality- and whether you drink a lot or a little, there's no way you'd want all those chemicals leaching into your lovely hot drink. I'm grateful to LRC for providing great options. Would love to be able to purchase an in-between size- something more than a few ounces but less than a pound.
I like it very much, but wish the jasmine fragrance were stronger.
Just so perfect!!! For anytime of day, everyday, special occasions! Without a doubt the best Jasmine tea ever!
As with all our teas, this tea is perfectly capable of being steeped at least twice. Loose teas have more there there, as it were, than does the powdered tea one finds in tea bags. We've been drinking this tea for roughly a year, and yesterday I made a pot (32 ounces) in the morning, then resteeped not just once, but twice. The second steeping was for 3:30, and the third for four minutes. I would call the third brew a little weaker, but by then, the hour was approaching 3:00PM, and that's about when I need to ease off anyway. This is not merely a great tea, it's an economical tea as well, as are all our teas.
Amazing, goes well with a lot of greens also
This tea is amazing!! You get that hint of jasmine, and it’s a lovely cup of tea that I like to sip on throughout the day. Sometimes I will just make 1 cup at night before bed, as it doesn’t have much caffeine. It goes down really smooth and it just soothes me. It smells delicious too!
I’m a sucker for all of Little Red Cup teas though. :)
Truly some of the best jasmine tea I’ve ever had! I will be purchasing this exclusively from little red cup from now on!
This tastes like Silver Needle with one or two fresh jasmine flowers floating around in it, with a beautiful fragrance and just the right amount of jasmine. I purchased a sample recently and just ordered 2 tins (one for me and one for a gift). Relaxing and soul pleasing are the best words I have to describe it, it's wonderful. Little Red Cup, you have the best teas!
Absolutely wonderful product. The jasmine flowers were the perfect accent to the white tea. Aroma and flavor were for sure top tier. Will absolutely buy again!
This is some top-shelf tea here. It's fragrant without being overpowering, and is surprisingly resilient, with an enhanced flavor even after multiple infusions.
Delightful, smooth and fragrant jasmine tea. Fabulous company, as well.
This tea is incredible.... enough said.
This tea is just exquisite...delicate with the perfect hint of jasmine. A wonderful, calming addition to your day.
Are any of your teas caffeine free?
Hi Mady! Thanks for your question! We don't have any decaffinated teas, but the Camellia flowers are naturally without caffiene https://littleredcuptea.com/products/organic-camellia-flowers.
Hello, i am wanting to purchase a white, silver needle jasmine, and am looking for that intoxicating aroma of fresh jasmine flowers. I do not want that fake smelling, perfumed spray of jasmine. And not a bitter, oxidized tea essence off the top. How does your tea rate?
Thank you, peggy
Hi Peggy! No fake perfumed smells here, scouts honor! Jasmine oils are often used to mask substandard teas - and these are anything but!
Why Our Tea Is Organic
Tea is among the most heavily treated crops in conventional agriculture. When you steep tea leaves in hot water, you’re making an extraction—and that extraction doesn’t discriminate between flavor compounds and pesticide residues. Every tea we sell meets certified organic standards. Our teas are certified organic by the USDA and MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association), a leading independent organic certifier. This means no synthetic pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, and annual third-party inspections to verify it. We source from worker-owned cooperatives in rural, mountainous regions of China, where traditional growing methods align naturally with organic standards. These aren’t industrial plantations; they’re small farms where people have been growing tea the same way for generations. Healthier soil produces better tea. Plants grown without synthetic chemical inputs develop more complex flavor profiles. You can taste the difference.



