Riverbeki Silver Needle White Tea 50g - Upper Darjeeling | Matured, Woody & Rare

This is the Silver Needle that has been allowed more time. Where the first flush Silver Needle is all freshness and delicacy, the Upper Darjeeling Silver Needle has been matured — and the difference is perceptible from the first sip. The woody, warm notes that emerge through the maturation process give this cup a depth and a roundness that is rarer and, for many tea drinkers, more interesting than the brighter spring version.

Still made from 100% handpicked silver buds. Still minimally processed and completely free of additives. But the character has settled into something quieter and more considered — less about first impressions, more about what stays with you.

In the Cup

• Colour: Pale gold with a slight depth, clear
• Aroma: Soft, warm, woody — with a faint honey sweetness beneath
• Taste: Mellow, smooth, and naturally sweet with a woody undertone and a long, clean finish
• Caffeine: Very low — the quietest cup in the Riverbeki range

• Matured Silver Needle — The maturation process deepens the character, adding woody and warm notes that cannot be found in fresh first flush white tea.
• Upper Darjeeling Origin — Sourced from high-altitude Darjeeling gardens, where slow growth produces a more concentrated, complex leaf from the very start.
• 100% Silver Bud Grade — Pure unopened buds, handpicked. No leaves, no stems, no mixed grades.
• Rare & Small Batch — Both the origin and the maturation process limit availability. This is not a mass-market product.
• Exceptional Antioxidant Profile — Aged white tea is known to develop and concentrate certain polyphenols over time. Very low in caffeine; exceptionally high in beneficial compounds. Supports skin health, immunity, and gentle, sustained calm.

How to Brew: 75–80°C, 2–3 minutes, 2g per 200ml. Re-steep twice. Each steep softens further and reveals the woody, warm quality more clearly.

Available in 50g. A considered choice for anyone who takes white tea seriously.