As part of Silver Needle Tea Company’s quest for exquisite whole leaf teas, Lucy Young heads straight to the source to the select the highest quality tea leaves that are grown in an ethical manner. Silver Needle works exclusively with single estate teas – no blending, everything they carry is pure. The team travels across the globe each season to partner with extraordinary tea plantations. Quality is of utmost importance and each tea is selected based on origin, environment and craftsmanship. Striking in appearance and intoxicating in flavor, these tea leaves are found in rare gardens situated on the high plateaus From oolongs to white, green, and black teas, they go straight to the source, offering pure tea plucked straight from the plant. Each tea differs in their production process, reflecting oxidation and caffeine levels, taste and health benefits. They are packaged in fine cylinders color-coordinated with each type of tea.