A delicious tea with a subtler, nutty flavor that sets it apart from other teas.
My favorite tea. Has a taste like no other. Best white tea on the market. And best customer service .
Good tea
This is about the only place where I can find lovely whole leaf white tea, which is not only the essence of tea but a powerful anti-carcinogen. Thank you RoT!
I really love a good cup of white tea. The leaves looked great but the taste was nothing like I'm used to in a white tea. I hate to do it, but it is going in the trash.
this tea is pretty unique and i love that i does not have a lot of caffeine. great afternoon early evening tea. has an earthy sweet profile to me. highly recommend.
I had some points and thought I'd splurge and try something new. This tea delivers a smooth, gentle, earthy flavor. It's not overwhelming, thus, would probably be a great 'anytime' tea that would go nicely with a variety of meals. I encountered no bitterness with this gentle tea at all.
This is one of our favorite teas. we find it light and soothing. A simple comfort.
This is a very light, smooth tea. Good any time of day since it doesn't have a heavy caffeine content.
My first impression of Silver Rain wasn't a great one. Don't get me wrong, it's a great tea, but it has something of a rain-like flavor which is not my thing. The closest example I can give is distilled water with no minerals to soften the watery taste. Nonetheless, my mother loved it from the first sip. (She is extremely discerning about how things taste, but her tastes are very different from my own.) I figured, particularly with the price tag, once I finish that would be it. I just reordered. Turns out the rain taste is weirdly addictive. Yes, I would recommend it, 100%. FYI: I tend to guestimate the amount of tea leaves to water, but adding enough to get a faint golden color seems to work for me. I also use a glass pot with glass strainer and spring water or filtered water.
Tasty and doesn't hurt my feet, just gives me energy and smooth buzz.
Great test
I'm so glad that I splurged on this one. It's the real thing--exquisite white tea.
This amazing loose-leaf tea smooths the bumps out on a long day. It is a great afternoon tea for those days when a good book and good tea are desired. Wonderful tea to share with friends, too!
Perfect white tea; floral and slightly sweet.
I enjoyed this hot or cold. Very delicate taste. Subtle, but light.
This was my first time trying Silver Rain (or silver needles in general). I must say, this tea really does taste almost rainy, especially the first time I brewed it. I was honestly surprised that I've enjoyed it this much. I did try to use a second steep as cold brew overnight... it wasn't very good tasting, but that's on me. Now, if my rating is going to be 100 percent honest, I'd give this 4.5 teapots, just cause I'm a bit of a tough customer, and this tea didn't quite manage to make me cry when I drank it, but it really was quite good. I've been using it mostly for special occasions, but I think that once I run out of stock, I'll buy it again.
This is one of the best white teas I've tasted. The aroma is as good as the taste, which is deliciously subtle. I especially love the health benefits of white tea, which explains why I enjoy a cup every morning.
Nice leaves
This is a very special tea that can be savored with every sip.
This is one of my favorite tea's, I honestly haven't tried any better white tea brand. You can really taste the quality if your considering trying you should. And if you want to compare which I have done before this tea smells, and taste better quality.
This is my favorite tea offered here. It is on the pricey side but so worth it as that special cup or to share with friends. It is my go to tea for a winter afternoon.
The aroma, flavor, and color of the brewed tea is so subtle, delicate, and ephemeral that a cup of this tea, brewed as directed, is virtually indistinguishable from a cup of hot water. The only memorable impression I have about Silver Rain is its price.
It was good, a little lighter than I am used to.
This is one of my best tea.
I sweeten with monk fruit. It taste wonderful and supposedly healthy also.
Great flavor, I prefer this one as loose leaf. Yes, this one is a bit expensive, but I feel it is totally worth the expense, considering the specific tea. If you are not familiar with this tea, do a quick internet search and read about it on a couple of independent sites. This is not you average run of the mill tea. Once you understand what goes into it, you may appreciate it a bit more. Remember, all teas are NOT created equal.
This is a delightful delicate tasting tea, it is especially wonderful to sip with honey!! Also recommend to use the Republic of Tea, tea strainer while making it.
I prefer loose leaf tea and with the delicate flavor of the silver white tea this one is perfect. Pricey but I think a resteep doesn't lose it's potency. Well worth the extra cost for an indulgence.
The silver is O.K. but I think I'll go back to the tea bags. It's not really worth it considering the price of the silver.
This is a perfect tea for chilly mornings.. brings warmth and calmness So glad I made this purchase.
I like white tea, but didn't think this one was extra special or worth the extra cost!
I have been drinking this tea for many years and I enjoy the subtle warm flavor, this is one I can even drink at night because the caffeine is lower but the flavor still shines.
I was not very much into Green Tea, Black Tea, White Tea, etc., because they didn't really hit my taste. But, dude, this Silver Rain - White Tea is brilliant ! Tho expensive (rare tea), it's worth the price! Good job @TheRepublicOfTea !
Great tea, soft, smooth, low in coffeine, perfect tender taste
I love herbal teas and drink a variety. My favorite all time tea is assam tea. I like the stronger flavor and dark color. When I noticed this white tea on your website I decided to give it a try. I also ordered the universal infuser..... a double new experience for me. After brewing the tea, I thought to myself I had made a mistake. No color. It looks like water. I sipped it and was very surprised..... It has a delicate almost fruity taste. I really like it! It is going to be my evening tea. I am realizing different teas can fulfill different needs during your day. I am so glad I found this tea.
nice packaging and the tea is really good. i am having it every morning now. i am not a heavy tea drinker as a matter of fact i am a teetotaler but this is very refreshing
This is by far my favorite white tea. Have tried many others and nothing taste like this one. It"s the least bitter of all that i tried. I cold brew my teas.
This is the best white tea ever and I have tried many! With it's subtle flavor, I like it best just plain with nothing else added for my afternoon cup of tea. Definitely worth the price!
Title says it all. Been drinking it for years.
As described, this is a rare white, it has such an unusual, nutty creamy texture. Worried this wouldn't taste good, b/c i'm not impressed w/ any of the other white teas they offer. But gosh the 1 that i do love, it doesn't come in teabag form, double boo. If this was a champagne, i'd probably be drunk on this stuff, had 4 cups worth already as soon as i opened it...Mmmmm...so good!
very very good
I ordered this tea, because I had never tried a good quality, true, white tea before. When I received the tea, I didn't think it smelled as tasty as I wanted it to. A few days later, I decided to try it, and was pleasantly surprised. I found that the smell did not at all represent the flavor. The flavor was mild and I couldn't help but want the next sip. Great tea!
Learning about teas, I bought this for evenings without caffeine. I am surprised how it taste. Has a great mild taste and smooth going down. recommend it to anyone.
This is a light, gentle tasting tea. I usually love strong, bitter green tea, but I was looking for something of quality with low caffeine. I have enjoyed this one.
Silver Rain has an earthy aroma like that of Dragonwell tea. It has a very smooth mouth feel from start to finish. The silky smoothness lingers on the tongue as well. This is a great tea for comfort and relaxation. Adding sugar can heighten the flavor profile but it is not necessary. Sometimes I add a dash of milk to my tea to add more body but Silver Rain is great by itself with its pure and simple taste. I would highly recommend this one!
tastes very smooth and light
This is my first time trying white tea. I purchased it b/c I read white tea has the highest antioxidant levels and is the "rawest" you can get in terms of tea, so I felt it would be a good addition to my relatively raw diet. Wow is this delicious! Very earthy yet mellow, smooth and full-bodied. I steep for 3 minutes in an 8-oz mug w/a lid. Maybe it's me but I feel very calm and blissful afterwards. Love this! Will be a permanent addition to my tea collection!
My very favorite white tea of all time! I drink this hot and iced. Beautiful subtle flavor, low caffeine, full of anti-oxidants, and always a calming cup to soothe the soul. No surprise it has 5 stars...it deserves the highest rating I can give.
If ever there was a tea everyone should have as a gold standard in their cupboard it would be this one. Light, healthy, and has a gentle personality that is a compliment to your other teas in your collection...you DO have a collection right? :) Happy tea tottling!
I wasn't sure I would like this tea, but wanted to try it; was I ever surprised............flavorful, smooth and so delicious!
Frankly I bought this tea as a sample because of its name and description -- and am delighted with it. Flavor is full and enjoyable. I'm not a connoisseur of tea, but do know that - for me - this hits the spot. I bought the 60-cup can.
Loved the flavor, hard to get an accurate measure
This tea has a lovely, delicate flavor. My husband who doesn't drink tea, actually likes this one. What more can you say about a tea that is tasteful and full of antioxidents, catechins and polyphenol nutritional benefits
This is my favorite tea. I have been ordering it for over 10 years from RoT. Just found the 10th Anniversary tea tin - Silver Needle! Note, if I brew a second cup, make sure to dry the leaves before using it again, or I have found it tastes "swampy." Wish they would go back to the old tim with the tea pot art work. I buy mine in bulk, so put in back in the old tin.
Few teas can reduce the rough spots of a day as this tea can.
Each sip of Silver Rain is like taking a long, sweet draught of refreshing mead. This tea has a natural, unique character that is a delight to the tastebuds.
So light and smells so good.
It's absolutely true; if you're a fan of white tea, you just can't go wrong with this great leaf. After having a cup of this, it's hard to want a white tea with something added, just because it tastes so wonderful as-is.
I love to give this tea as a gift because it is so pretty. The image on the tin is very close what the tea looks like and the flavor/color is just beautiful.
Slightly grassy, but in a subtler way than I often encounter with green tea. I've found that sweetening usually overpowers the tea, but why would you need to sweeten a cup so light? Delicious.
The flavor is light and citrusy. And what a bouquet. Just try it.