Mozambique Silver Tips Organic

Mozambique Silver Tips Bio: an exceptional African white tea

The Mozambique Silver Tips Bio is one of the rarest African white teas in our selection. Made exclusively from young silver buds covered in a silky white down, it is grown in the heart of Mozambique's misty mountains, on certified organic plantations. A fascinating alternative to China's finest white teas, with its own signature of soft, floral, honeyed aromas.

Origin: an unspoiled African terroir

This organic white tea comes from the Gurué district, in the Zambezia province of northern Mozambique. This high-altitude region enjoys a unique climate: morning mists, rich volcanic soils, and alternating dry and wet seasons. These conditions, close to those of China's Fujian province, give rise to buds of remarkable aromatic purity. A careful hand-harvest in spring ensures quality: only the youngest buds are picked.

Aromatic profile: floral softness and honey

In the cup, Mozambique Silver Tips reveals a crystalline, pale golden liquor. On the nose, notes of white flowers (acacia, honeysuckle), light honey, and a gentle fruity touch (white pear). On the palate, a silky, almost creamy texture with a smooth, astringency-free flavour. The long, velvety finish evokes fresh spring buds. For lovers of Yin Zhen Silver Needle, this is a wonderfully rewarding parallel discovery.

Composition

• Organic white tea (100% silver Camellia sinensis buds)
• Origin: Mozambique, Gurué district
• Hand-harvested in spring
• Certified organic farming
• No added flavouring, pure natural white tea

How to brew Mozambique Silver Tips

• Quantity: 12 to 15 g per litre of water (approximately 3 g per cup)
• Water: low-mineral, heated to 80 °C (never boiling)
• Steeping time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first infusion
• Re-steeping: 2 to 3 times, gradually increasing the steeping time with each pass
• Best enjoyed: throughout the day and in the evening (low caffeine, won't affect sleep)

For a premium tasting experience, use a porcelain gaiwan. Its neutrality honours the delicate aromas of the silver buds.

When to enjoy Mozambique Silver Tips

Its low caffeine content makes this white tea a great choice at any time of day, including the evening. Perfect after a light meal to extend a moment of calm, or as an afternoon break alongside a few shortbread biscuits or a rose macaron. Its soft floral character also makes it a lovely way to start the morning, as a gentle alternative to green tea.

The benefits of white tea

Like all white teas, Mozambique Silver Tips is rich in polyphenols and catechins, antioxidant compounds that help protect cells against oxidative stress. Its minimal processing (withering and drying only) preserves a high concentration of these bioactive compounds. To learn more, visit our guide to the benefits of white tea.

Tea is not a medicine. These properties are part of a broader approach to nutrition and do not replace medical advice.

Our selection of organic white teas

To explore more fine white teas, browse our full range of organic white teas. There you will find Pai Mu Tan (White Peony), the grand cru Yin Zhen Silver Needle, Vietnam Mao Feng, as well as our flavoured white teas (Peach Passion, Dragon, Pear, Rose Vanilla).