tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post1034633992404602009..comments2024-03-28T12:50:13.647-04:00Comments on Tea With Friends: Sampling Silver Needle TeaAngela McRaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928913868086900802noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-54526043568552617912008-03-11T12:29:00.000-04:002008-03-11T12:29:00.000-04:00I was fortunate enough to find "The Silver Ne...I was fortunate enough to find "The Silver Needle Murder" by Laura Childs at our local Canton, GA GoodWill store. Over the weekend, I visited Whole Foods in Alpharetta, and like you, I was curious about silver needle tea. I did look but ended up instead with my favorites. I am curious if anyone else finds the taste of silver needle as "buttery almond."Mildrednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-74456696386046009682008-03-11T19:06:00.000-04:002008-03-11T19:06:00.000-04:00It's hard to tell about this tea - you might t...It's hard to tell about this tea - you might try a slightly longer steep with ever-so-slightly warmer water (but not boiling) to see if that can coax more flavor out. Or try the reverse.Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05753205572837649406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-42786740548743796362008-03-12T09:09:00.000-04:002008-03-12T09:09:00.000-04:00I am curious just what a "buttery almond"...I am curious just what a "buttery almond" tastes like. Would that be like unsalted almond butter? Would the almond be unroasted? I've never tasted a buttery almond. I know there is butternut squash, but I have never tasted a butternut either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-3743498958098457242008-03-12T12:43:00.000-04:002008-03-12T12:43:00.000-04:00We find this tea very pleasant but I don't kno...We find this tea very pleasant but I don't know as I'd describe it as having a "buttery almond" taste. I just went and made myself a cup to see!!!Cicero Singshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438108795744902961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-88097309815884723172008-03-12T19:01:00.000-04:002008-03-12T19:01:00.000-04:00Aren't you lucky to live so close to Teafusion...Aren't you lucky to live so close to Teafusions. I was there just recently and really enjoyed my visit with the owner, Moe. His business seems to be booming and I was happy to see that they are now open for dinner. I am planning a return visit soon to try their fish stew.<br><br>As for the Silver Needle tea, I think you are right. It did not seem to have much flavor and was too delicate for my taste. I could not detect anything resembling buttery almond. I'd rather have Dragon Eye oolong any day.<br><br>I did find great satisfaction in sipping the tea from my extreme bargain of the day cup and saucer. It is Calvin Klein "Tonal Floral" pattern, made in Japan. I found it on clearance for under a dollar at Marshalls - what a hoot!parTea ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17106196613047314184noreply@blogger.com