White Tea
Unfermented, young tea leaves.
“Walking down the Yangtze River, you pick a young, unopened bud. The unblemished silver leaf is refreshingly free from the taint of civilization. Return to the state of nature and enjoy this tea for a beautiful, gentle experience.”
From Where?
Northern Fujian Province, China
White tea is closest to its natural form as it is not oxidated, rolled or torn like other teas. Therefore it is thought to contain the most antioxidants of any teas, as well as a slightly higher level of catechin (a polyphenol antioxidant). White tea also contains high levels of the amino acid theanine, which is prized for its relaxation and mood enhancing properties.
COLOR: Light
AROMA: Delicate, floral
TASTE: Complex, subtle, floral
How Is White Tea Made?
PICKING
The fresh tea leaves of the tea plant (Camellia Sinensis) are picked.
WITHERING
The unopened top bud and leaves of the tea plant (Camellia Sinensis) are picked by hand.
SORTING
Only the top bud and two leaves within a 0.5mm tolerance are chosen by size.
STEAMING
The unopened bud and leaves are steamed to stop any fermentation of the tea leaves.
DRYING
The unopened buds are left to dry on bamboo mats
GRADING
Buds and leaves are graded and put into categories: whole leaves, broken leaves, fanning, dust.
