Collection
White Tea
The lightest touch in tea-making: young buds and leaves, sun-withered and barely processed, prized for their soft sweetness and whisper of fragrance. An elegant, quiet cup for slowing down.
Field guide
The lightest touch in tea
White tea is the least processed tea there is. Young buds and leaves are simply withered and dried, with no rolling or roasting, so the cup stays soft, sweet and lightly floral. Good white tea also changes as it ages, growing deeper and more honeyed over the years.
Our white tea
Moonlight Beauty comes from Yunnan, China. Its silvery buds and dark leaves are withered in the cool night air, which gives the cup its gentle sweetness and its name.
How to brew white tea
Use water well below boiling and be generous with the leaf. White tea is hard to over-steep, and the same leaves can be infused many times, each round a little sweeter.
Questions about white tea
Is white tea caffeine-free?
No. All true tea contains caffeine, and bud-rich white teas can have as much as green tea.
How should I store it?
Sealed, away from light and strong smells. Unlike green tea, it doesn't need to be drunk quickly.
If you like gentle, sweet teas, try the yellow tea or a light, floral oolong next.
