Sirocco Tea - White Silver NeedleDue to its superior quality, white tea used to be a privilege reserved for the Emperor and the nobility. A mild bouquet and a unique jasmine fragrance: majestic indeed. White tea owes its name to the white silky down that enshrouds the young tea buds. The tea is only fermented up to two percent, and this occurs naturally during the process of wilting. The highest quality "yin zhen" (silver needle) variety is one of the most sought after white teas,