The Quietest Tea in the Garden
White tea is the most delicate and minimally processed of all tea types. Crafted from the youngest, unopened buds and tender leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, it is simply withered and air-dried under controlled conditions, preserving the leaf's purest, most natural character. The result is a pale golden liquor with a silky body and subtle notes of honeydew, apricot, and fresh wildflowers.
White tea is defined by what is NOT done to it. Unlike green tea (which is steamed or pan-fired) or black tea (which is fully oxidized), white tea undergoes almost no processing. This gentle approach keeps antioxidant levels exceptionally high while caffeine remains low, making white tea ideal for moments of quiet appreciation and calm focus.
Because the leaves are so delicate, white tea requires cooler water than other types. Brew with water around 175°F and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. You can re-steep the same leaves multiple times, each infusion revealing new layers of sweetness and floral complexity. White tea is best enjoyed on its own, without milk or sweetener, to fully appreciate its subtle elegance.
If you like the subtlety of white tea, our Green Teas and Oolong Teas sit close by on the gentle end of the spectrum.
