Meet our wonderful white tea

What are white teas?

Perhaps the lesser-known member of the tea family white tea is minimally processed and is the least oxidised tea made from the freshest leaves and unopened buds of the camellia sinensis plant.

With white tea, less is definitely more. White tea has a pure, unsullied essence, a raw and natural beauty. Because it is picked so young and fresh and undergoes the least processing of black, green, pu-erh and oolong teas, white tea’s claim to fame is its smooth, delicate flavour.

Does white tea have caffeine?

All types of tea derived from the camellia sinensis plant have caffeine contents of varying amounts. Black tea, pu-erh tea, oolong tea and green tea have naturally higher levels than the caffeine in white tea, making this a great tea for tea-drinkers aiming to reduce their caffeine intake.

How to make white tea?

The ideal brewing temperature for a cup of luscious white tea is 80°C where it won’t brood but happily brew for about five minutes.

We don’t suggest sullying white tea with anything else. Once your scoop of white tea has brewed in the teapot, tea-maker or teacup with infuser, it’s ready to enjoy.

What does white tea taste like?

Offering sippers a true ‘aaahhhh’ moment, beautifully balanced and elegant white tea leaves post lightly lingering floral notes gently infused with a touch of down-to-earthy qualities.

Try the subtle yet sophisticated Pai Mu Tan, sweetly-scented White Rose, delicate and so-not-prickly White Needles, creamy White White Cocoa with a coconut twist, and the aromatic White Jasmine to enjoy elegant floral notes with soft, smooth finishes.