Palace Needle

The tea originates from the mountainous regions of Hubei. In mid-April, the buds and young shoots are hand-picked and immediately steamed to prevent oxidation. Afterwards, they are dried at moderate temperatures, sifted, and sorted – a multi-stage process that preserves the vibrant leaf color and the delicate, fresh aroma.

The characteristic needle shape is achieved through precise sorting and shaping of the delicate leaf tips. The result is a very clear, calm green tea that opens slowly and yields several balanced cups.

Palace Needle is a tea for controlling subtlety. Because the infusion is steamed, the cup is very direct: temperature makes the difference between "crystal clear" and "too green." At 75–80 °C, it remains soft and sweet, with that quiet, bright freshness that doesn't attract. If you make it hotter or steep it too long, more vegetal greens emerge—not necessarily bitter, but denser.

The needles open slowly. In the first few infusions, you'll get fragrance, freshness, and a hint of sweetness. After that, the flavor becomes rounder, slightly more mineral, and the aftertaste is cooler and purer. It works best if you pour completely and use short, precise strokes – this keeps the tea silky and clear.

NOEMA is an independent tea house with a clear ambition: Only what we can stand behind in terms of taste, craftsmanship and content makes it into our product range.

We work with carefully selected partners who share our eye for quality. Every variety is tasted, compared, understood – and only included if it fulfills what we look for in tea: clarity, tranquility, and depth.