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What company produces the "best" Silver Needle? I've tried a few so far, and some seem much better than others, although they're the same bush in similar climates. Your comments?

Pretty subjective, but the origin should be Fujian versus Yunnan IMHO.

I really liked inpursuitoftea's, although it's expensive. Hou De is good, too. Teaspring's is ok.

Chip wrote:Pretty subjective, but the origin should be Fujian versus Yunnan IMHO.

Is the lighter white teas supposed to be "better"?
I guess that is subjective also...

I know that I bought 2 white teas and the lighter one costed more...

Yeah, depends a lot of mood and personal taste or preference. I generally prefer the ligher ones which typically brew a ligher, more sublime cup full of subtle nuances.

Before I got hooked on japanese teas - I used to be into white teas and tried pretty much everything under the sun....and for the price to taste ratio - Rishi can't be beat. Really, simply amazing...give it a shot - you would love it !

inspectoring wrote:Before I got hooked on japanese teas - I used to be into white teas and tried pretty much everything under the sun....and for the price to taste ratio - Rishi can't be beat. Really, simply amazing...give it a shot - you would love it !

Interesting - I haven't tried Rishi, have you compared Rishi's to IPOT's Pai Mutan and their $38 SN?