{"product_id":"ceylon-silver-tips-white-tea","title":"Ceylon Silver Tips — Rare Whole-Bud White Tea (Single Estate, Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e4dcc9;border-left:4px solid #b8912f;background:#fdfbf5;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e✦ The crown of Ceylon tea — rare, hand-plucked Silver Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eOnly the unopened silvery buds of the tea plant, hand-plucked and barely handled. One of the world's rarest, most coveted teas — delicate, naturally sweet, and unlike anything else Ceylon produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Silver Tips Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Tips is made from a single part of the plant: the unopened leaf bud\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tender tip, still wrapped in fine, silvery-white down. No mature leaves, no stalk. Those buds are hand-plucked and then \u003cstrong\u003ebarely processed at all\u003c\/strong\u003e — simply withered and dried, never rolled, never oxidised like black tea, never fired like green. It's the most gently made tea there is, which is exactly why it tastes so pure and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It's So Rare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuds only:\u003c\/strong\u003e a plucker gathers just the single tip from each shoot, so it takes a huge amount of careful hand-work to make a small amount of tea. Yields are tiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-plucked, hand-made:\u003c\/strong\u003e no machinery — selective plucking and gentle withering, the most delicate craft in the tea garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon's flagship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon Silver Tips has long been regarded as one of the finest and most expensive teas in the world — the tea a Ceylon estate is proudest of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole, intact buds:\u003c\/strong\u003e what you receive is loose silvery buds, not broken leaf or dust — you can see the quality before you brew it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most subtle, refined cup Ceylon makes. Silver Tips brews a very pale, pale-gold liquor with a soft, naturally sweet character — gentle notes of honey, hay, and delicate florals, with a clean, lingering, almost weightless finish. There's virtually no bitterness or astringency when brewed with care. This is a tea to sip slowly and pay attention to, not a bold everyday mug — its whole appeal is finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew (Gently)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Tips rewards patience and cooler water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't rush it and don't scald it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~80–85°C (175–185°F) — hot, not boiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e be generous — 1.5–2 teaspoons per cup (the light buds weigh little).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 minutes. The flavour unfolds slowly; give it time rather than strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple steeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e the buds give several gentle infusions — re-steep, adding a little time each round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy it plain:\u003c\/strong\u003e no milk, no sugar — this is a tea to taste on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Tea Worth Gifting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare, beautiful in the cup, and instantly recognisable as something special, Silver Tips makes an exceptional gift for a tea lover, a host, or a client — the kind of present that's clearly been chosen with care. It's the jewel of a Ceylon tea collection alongside our black and green estate teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon Silver Tips white tea — whole unopened buds, loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e White tea (minimally processed — withered \u0026amp; dried only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon), high-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlucking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-plucked, bud only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25g · 50g · 100g · 250g · 500g · 1kg · 2kg · 5kg (bulk sizes to order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally contains caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airtight, cool, dry, away from light and strong odours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Freshness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep the buds in an airtight container away from light, heat, moisture, and strong smells — delicate white tea absorbs odours easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore dry; don't refrigerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnjoy within a year or so of opening to catch it at its most fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Silver Tips white tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a white tea made only from the unopened leaf buds of the tea plant — the silvery, downy tips — which are hand-plucked and then simply withered and dried. Because it uses only the buds and is barely processed, it's rare, delicate, and prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is white tea different from green and black tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three come from the same plant; the difference is processing. Black tea is fully oxidised (bold, dark), green tea is heated to stop oxidation (fresh, grassy), and white tea is the least processed of all — just withered and dried — giving the softest, most delicate cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Silver Tips so expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's made only from the buds, hand-plucked one tip at a time, in tiny quantities, with careful hand-work. Little tea comes from a lot of labour — which is exactly why it has long been one of the world's most sought-after teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I brew it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse water around 80–85°C (not boiling), be generous with the light buds, and steep 3–5 minutes. Enjoy it plain, and re-steep the buds a few times — the flavour opens gently rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — like all tea from the tea plant, it naturally contains caffeine. The amount in your cup depends on how much you use and how long you steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it grown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn high-grown estates in Sri Lanka — the island world-famous for Ceylon tea, and the home of some of the finest Silver Tips ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2b2418;color:#f6efdf;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px;margin:2em 0 1em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .4em;font-weight:700;font-size:1.2em;color:#fff;\"\u003eThe jewel of the Ceylon tea collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#f6efdf;\"\u003eRare, hand-plucked, and barely touched. Pair it with our \u003ca style=\"color:#e7d5a6 !important;\" href=\"\/products\/ceylon-black-tea-loose-leaf-organic-orange-pekoe\"\u003eSingle-Estate Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"color:#e7d5a6 !important;\" href=\"\/products\/ceylon-green-tea-organic-sri-lanka\"\u003eCeylon Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e for the full estate range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Ceylon Spice Garden","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":48381374955765,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS25","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":48381374988533,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS50","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":48381375021301,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS100","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":48381375054069,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS250","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":48381375086837,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS500","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48381375119605,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS1","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":48381375152373,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS2","price":2999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":48381375185141,"sku":"CEYLONSILVERTIPS5","price":6999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9496\/4981\/files\/sliver-tips-ceylonmainimage.png?v=1783480193","url":"https:\/\/ceylonspicegarden.com\/products\/ceylon-silver-tips-white-tea","provider":"Ceylon Spice Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}