I remember when I first discovered the ingenious Teapigs tea temples containing tea so fresh and flavoursome that they would serve me well for a few refills. I always have a couple of blends on the go in my rather-full tea cupboard. Every so often I treat myself to a new blend so when I popped into the tiny but lovely Maison d’Etre cafe the other day, I was pleased to see that they had an extensive range of Teapigs and there were quite a few I’d not tried before. I’ve been drinking Chinese tea recently so the silver tips white tea instantly appealed.
I’ve had white tea before and while it was pleasant it didn’t really create many lasting memories. However my first sip of the silver tips definitely made an impression. Careful not to leave the tea infuse for too long, I enjoyed leisurely sipping the delicately-flavoured tea which had a clean and slightly sweet aftertaste.
My tea experience stayed with me so much that when I spotted silver tips in a shop a few days later I snapped up a box. I’ve been trying to savour the tea because it’s not particularly cheap but it’s so delicious (even my boyfriend whose favourite tea is of the builder variety is hooked!) that I keep wanting more. 
Although the tea is technically in a bag, the leaves are so large and loose I think that it’s kind of like drinking loose leaf tea but without the mess. I’m almost half-way through my pack so I guess that means it’s going to become one of my tea cupboard staples!
Rach x
Nancy's Vintage China 
Hi Rach, I’m so happy that you have discovered Chinese teas. They really rock! I still believe that a tea bas still imprisons the potential taste of good tea leaves.
Perhaps there was an infuser or easy to use infuser would you consider drinking more loose leaf tea?
Sam
Thanks Sam! I do drink loose leaf tea as well and I agree that loose leaves are definitely the best. Sometimes, I just don’t have time to drink leaves though and the tea temples are a lot better than other traditional tea bags 🙂
I see your dilemma. I’m in process of launching a Chinese tea brand with easy to use tea ware. I think some of our products would be perfect for tea lovers just like you.
In exchange for some free samples, would you be willing to answer a few tea questions for research?
Sounds interesting. Why don’t you send some more details to nancysteashop ‘at’ gmail.com
Thanks Nancy. I will send you details closer to launch.
Sam
It comes in a tea bag (not as nice as loose, I agree) but I really like the flavour of Twinings white tea with pomegranate. Definitely worth a try. I’m going to see if my local specialist tea shop, Char in Winchester, stock a Silver tip tea like the Teapigs one, as it sounds so nice!
White tea with pomegranate sounds intriguing. Will definitely give that a try when I next stock up!