Golden Needle Tea - 100 Gms Pouch
Golden tips tea is a rare tea grown at an altitude of 6000 feet. They get their name from the reddish variety of the Camellia Sinensis tea plant. Golden tips are picked in the morning before they unfurl in the heat of the sun. Golden Needle tea is made with only the newly sprouted tips. tea tips are the small, unopened leaves of the tea plant. Due to the remote location, it is usually difficult to find seasonal tea pickers and the tea plants have undertaken a slightly ‘bushy-grown’ character. Older tea plants yield less but produce significantly better flavor profiles. tea tips were the sweetest part of the tea leaf—the tea plants store all of the nutrients over the winter, so in the spring, the nutrients are pushed out in the first tea tips. The Golden Needle Tea are small buds that are carefully plucked, the leaf has a coating of gold color that makes it soft and velvety to touch. . It has a warm, red apple aroma with roasted cane sugar sweetness. These gorgeous, small buds produce a cup that is medium to full-bodied and complex with astoundingly sweet, floral notes and dark, earthy undertones. Lingering on your taste buds, This marvelous golden needle tea is Handmade.
A Rare Treasure from the Highlands
Golden Needle Tea is one of the most prized teas in the world, grown at an altitude of nearly 6,000 feet where the cool climate, misty air, and rich soil create the perfect conditions for a truly extraordinary leaf. This tea is celebrated not only for its striking appearance but also for its depth of flavor, a combination that makes it a connoisseur’s delight.
The Origin of Golden Tips
The tea derives its name from the reddish-golden buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. Unlike ordinary leaves, Golden Needle Tea is made exclusively from newly sprouted tips—the tender, unopened leaves of the tea plant. These tips are picked in the early morning before the sun unfurls them, locking in their sweetness and fragrance.
Because of the remote location of the tea gardens, seasonal labor is scarce, and the plants take on a slightly bushy-grown character. This slower, less-manicured growth allows older plants to yield fewer but far more flavorful buds, enriching the tea with complexity.
The Art of the Harvest
Harvesting Golden Needle Tea is a practice in patience and skill. Each small bud is carefully hand-plucked, chosen for its soft, velvety coating of fine golden hairs. These delicate tips represent the plant’s stored nutrients, accumulated through the winter and released in spring. They are the sweetest, richest part of the plant, carrying concentrated flavor and aroma.
Beauty of the Dry Leaf
The dry buds are long, slender, and golden in hue, with a silky texture that reflects their quality. Just handling them is a tactile experience—the softness of the buds hints at the gentleness required in both cultivation and processing.
Aroma and Flavor Profile
Golden Needle Tea brews into a cup that is both medium to full-bodied and wonderfully layered. Its characteristics can be described as:
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Aroma: A warm, red-apple fragrance with hints of roasted cane sugar.
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Taste: Naturally sweet, with floral high notes balanced by dark, earthy undertones.
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Finish: Smooth, lingering, and complex—leaving behind a gentle sweetness on the palate.
This combination of sweetness, florals, and depth makes Golden Needle Tea truly one of a kind.
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Brewing Notes
To enjoy Golden Needle Tea at its finest:
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Heat water to 85–90°C.
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Use 2–3 grams per cup.
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Steep for 3–5 minutes, adjusting time for strength.
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Drink plain—without milk or sugar—to savor its natural richness.
As the buds unfurl in the pot, they release their golden essence, creating a cup that is as beautiful to watch as it is to taste.
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Handmade Excellence
Unlike mass-produced teas, Golden Needle Tea is handmade with care. From plucking to processing, every step is done slowly and deliberately, ensuring that the natural sweetness and fragrance are preserved. This craftsmanship is part of what makes it so rare and valuable.
Why Choose Golden Needle Tea?
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Altitude-grown at 6,000 feet, offering unique flavor complexity.
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Exclusive use of golden tips, the sweetest part of the plant.
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Handmade process that preserves natural sweetness and velvety texture.
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Rich flavor profile that balances sweetness, florals, and earthy undertones.
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Packaging with Purpose
Our 100-gram pouch ensures the tea remains fresh, aromatic, and ready for multiple steepings. It is compact, elegant, and designed to preserve the quality of these delicate buds.
A Marvel in Every Cup
Golden Needle Tea is more than a drink—it is an experience of tradition, craftsmanship, and nature’s finest offering. Each sip reveals a journey from the misty highlands to your cup, carrying warmth, sweetness, and a complexity that lingers. For those who appreciate rare teas, this handmade marvel is not just a beverage but a treasure.