China White Tea Leaves

What is white tea? White tea is the least oxidised or processed of all teas and there are only a small number of varieties in this category.

Neighbouring counties Fuding and Zhenghe are best known for producing the fine white teas of China.

Shou Mei, Bai Mu Dan (White Peony), and Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needles) are the most popular and best selling white teas.

The white tea making process involves sunning and withering the leaves in the shade over 3 days on round bamboo shelves before drying and finishing.

The taste and aroma profile of white teas is light and more subtle than that of green teas so dont go expecting to notice any heavy notes. Instead, enjoy sipping a couple of cups and allow the hidden sweetness of the tea to slowly coat the back of your mouth and throat.

White tea is a cooling tea in that it warms your core temperature in order to make you sweat, thereby cooling you down.