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Silver Needle vs Pai Mu Tan
Silver Needle is buds only — the most delicate, honeyed and subtle of white teas. Pai Mu Tan adds leaves to the buds, which brings more body, fruit and a friendlier price for everyday drinking.
| Silver Needle | Pai Mu Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | White tea | White tea |
| Caffeine | Low | Low |
| Flavor | sweet, honeyed, subtle | delicate, floral, sweet |
| Best time | Early afternoon, Evening | Early afternoon, Mid-afternoon |
| Temperature | 85°C | 80°C |
| Steep time | 4 min | 3 min |
| Amount | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
Choose Silver Needle if…
you want the finest, most delicate white for slow sipping.
Choose Pai Mu Tan if…
you want white tea character with more body, more often.